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Today’s Presentation

NFCA CAP, UL QSFRMP, Special Inspections

Brad Knolhoff

UL

Bill McHugh, NFCA

• President Martin Rodriguez, Martin Bros., Gardena, CA• 1st V. P. Carl Fernald, Rolling Plains Construction, Apache Junction, AZ• 2nd V. P. Mathew Stephenson, Commercial Fireproofing & Insulation, Dallas, TX• Treasurer Steve Winston, American Coatings Corp., Ashland, VA• Secretary Nikita Gordon, Gunnlaugson Spray-On Ltd, Winnipeg, MB• Past President Jonathan Wohl, Wohl Diversified Services, Port Chester, NY• Director Adam Carter, Superior Industrial Insulation Company, Cleveland, OH• Director Keith Kennedy, Aries Contracting, Ottawa, ON• Director Bob Pool, Alfred Miller Contracting, Lake Charles, LA• Director Paul Steele, The Raymond Group, Orange, CA• Director Brian Sykes, Anning Johnson Company, Redmond, WA• Director John Taglienti, East Coast Fireproofing, Wrentham, MA

• Dir Emeritus Howard Towler - Acme Fireproofing, Jenks, OK• Dir Emeritus Bubba Winston - American Coatings, Ashland, VA

NFCA Board of Directors 2020/2021

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• World-Class SFRM & IFRM Fireproofing Instruction• Educational Conference

• Network with top Fireproofing Contractors, Manufacturers, Associates• A forum for suppliers and contractors to learn

• NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program for IFRM & SFRM• Educated fireproofing Companies

• NEW UL Qualified SFRM Contractor Program – SPECIAL PRICES NOW• NFCA Website to find Fireproofing Leaders – NFCA-online.org• NFCA 100-400 Standards for quality and life safety • Technical expertise• Standards and Code Development….

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What Does NFCA Provide?

• NFCA @ ICC Codes…• 2021/2024 SFRM/IFRM Proposals…

• NFCA @ ASTM Task Groups - Fireproofing• NFCA @ NFPA Fire Protection Features• NFCA @ AISC, AISI• NFCA @ National Codes, Canada• NFCA @ American Institute of Steel Construction & American Iron

and Steel Institute• Life Safety Digest Articles

• Thermal Barriers, Patching, more…• NFCA @ SFPE/ASCE Meetings• NFCA requests IAS add NFCA Fireproofing Exam• NFCA Committee ACTIONS – Education, Code, Standards, etc.

What does NFCA Do?

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• Projects submitted should exceed standard fireproofing practices and should be unique and creative, demonstrating excellence in innovation and safety.

• Announcements soon.

• Go to www.NFCA-online.org for entry form and details.nline.org• Winners announced at the 2021 NFCA Fireproofing

Educational Conference

• NFCA Free Webinar Series Upcoming Dates:Feb. 16 – NFCA on NFCA’s CAP, UL QSFRMCP, InspectionsMarch & Beyond - Watch NFCA-Online.org

• NFCA 2021 Fireproofing Educational Conference• Hybrid Conference – Late Summer/Fall ‘21

• NFCA 2021 Education for NFCA Fireproofing Exams – CAP, Inspection• Live Program – June, 2021• NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program• UL Qualified SFRM Contractor Program

• Watch www.NFCA-online.org & your Email for dates.

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Today’s Presentation

NFCA CAP, UL QSFRMP, Special Inspections

Brad Knolhoff

UL

Bill McHugh, NFCA

Bill McHugh, NFCA Executive Director

NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP) Summary

• Improve product application quality.•Manufacturer’s installation Instructions•Listings

• Improve the contractor personnel knowledge •Design, use and application of SFRM & IFRM fire-resistive products.

NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program

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To establish NFCA Accredited Contractors by defining

1. Required classroom and installation training2. Quality control, and3. Standard application procedures

…For successful application SFRM & IFRM.

Soon, Boards and Wraps….

NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP)

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• Scope sets the requirements for accreditation of contractors who install Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material or Intumescent Fire-Resistive Material.

• Establishes procedures for examining the knowledge level of the contractor’s Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) who is responsible for all aspects of SFRM and/or IFRM application.

The Scope of CAP

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• Successful Contractor meeting requirements shall be listed as a NFCA Accredited Contractor for the installation of SFRM and/or IFRM at NFCA-Online.org

• NFCA Accredited Contractors receive a NFCAAccreditation Seal Logo with the contractors name and location for promotion of their NFCA Accreditation status…..

The Scope of CAP

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• The accreditation seal is a registered mark of the NFCA. A contract between the NFCA and the contractor authorizes the contractor to use the accreditation seal.

The Scope of CAP

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• NFCA Accreditation shall be based •Verification that the contractor’s DRI has been actively involved in the installation of products for a minimum of two (2) years.

•Demonstration that the DRI has a demonstrated knowledge of all documents referenced in the CAP, the NFCA HAFK, field application procedures

•Evidenced by Passing written examination at 80%

Basis for NFCA Accreditation

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2. A DRI is required to earn • Ten (10) hours Continuing Educational Units (CEU’s) per year OR• Thirty (30) CEU’s in three years.

• CEU’s Attained through…

Maintaining NFCA Accreditation

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• 30 CEU’s / 3yrs. Attained through…• Attending seminars, Instructional Sessions, Webinars

• Fire-Resistance• Fireproofing• Safety• Codes• Standards• Educational Conferences

• One hour equals 1 CEU. • OR• DRI retakes and successfully pass the examination every

three years.

Maintaining NFCA Accreditation

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3. Evidence of a signed certificate from each supplier being used by a contractor that the contractor’s DRI and field personnel have completed training in installation of supplier’s products. Certificate shall show

• Training date, • Names of contractor personnel in attendance, • Products for which training was provided. • Absent education/training for a specific product, the contractor shall

provide a certificate of training from a supplier providing an equivalent product technology.

Eligibility Requirements

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• NFCA CAP Contractors employ at least one DRI • Contractors who conduct business at different physical locations using application crews working from that location shall have a DRI for each location.

• One DRI may be used for all business names operating from that location.

Designated Responsible Individual (DRI)

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• If DRI ceases employment at CAP contractor or is unable to perform duties, • CAP contractor shall be given a grace period of four (4) months or the next SFRM / IFRM available NFCA education and exams to employ or qualify another DRI, without loss of accredited recognition.

• OR• Use another DRI already at the NFCA CAP Company

Designated Responsible Individual (DRI)

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• NFCA Handbook of Fireproofing Knowledge• NFCA 100 – Standard Practice for the Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM)

• NFCA 200 – Field Quality Assurance Procedures for the Application of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM)

• NFCA 300 – Standard of Practice for the Application of Intumescent Fire-Resistive Material (IFRM)

• NFCA 400 – Field Quality Assurance Procedure for the Application of Intumescent Fire-Resistive Material (IFRM)

Applicable Documents

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• UL Product iQ Online Directory• AWCI 12-B – Standard Practiced for the Testing and Inspection of Field Applied Thin-Film Intumescent Fire-Resistive Materials: an Annotated Guide

Applicable Documents

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Education/Training Intumescent and Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials

NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP) Summary

UL Qualified SFRM Contractor ProgramManagement System Requirements

UL Qualified SFRM Contactor ProgramFebruary 2021Brad KnolhoffLead Field EngineerUL Field Engineering

UL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 2020.

Introduction

• Brad Knolhoff

• Fire Barrier Management

• What is the UL Qualified SFRM Contractor Program

• Benefits of program

• Process of becoming qualified

Topics of discussion

For more information visit www.ul.com/sfrm or Bradley.Knolhoff@ul.com 618-531-3892

UL Qualified SFRM Contactor Program

UL Qualified SFRM Contactor Program

Program requirements

Pass the NFCA Fireproofing Exam –

(DRI)

Understanding NFCA Handbook of

Fireproofing knowledge

Knowledge of the UL Product iq of UL Fire resistance designs

Management system requirement• Establish and effectively

maintain a management system that meets the UL Program Requirements

The UL Qualified SFRM Contractor Program is an

independent, 3rd party credential.

• An independent, 3rd party credential that differentiates contractor firms

• This credential allows contractors to:

• Bid projects that specify a UL or ULC Qualified SFRM Contractor

• Increase efficiencies in operations

• Increase confidence for customers, architects, specifiers, manufacturers and general contractors

• Improve company performance through an effective Quality Management System and continuous improvement

Why become a UL SFRM?

1. Fireproofing industry knowledge

a. Employ at least one Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) Through the NFCA

• Knowledge is demonstrated and assessed through an exam

• Must score 80% or better on the NFCA SFRM Fireproofing Exam

2. SFRM Contractor Management System

a. Establish, effectively implement and maintain a management system that meets UL SFRM program requirements

b. Assessment of the management system is through:

• Initial and annual SFRM contractor office audit

• SFRM project site audit

What are the requirements?

Management system principles provide a framework for how companies operate and results in:

• Consistent and effective control of key processes and project management

• Promotion and standardization of good working practices

• Planned training and qualification of employees

• Enhanced communication, leadership, effective remote site management, accountability, contractual control and control of suppliers

Value of a management system

Critical key steps

• Identify processes needed

• Determine process sequence and interaction

• Determine effectiveness of processes

• Provide resources to support process operation and monitoring

• Create a Management System Manual to document processes including responsibilities and authorities of key staff

• Maintain control of any outsourced processes that could affect the conformity of selection and installation of tested systems with requirements

• Monitor, measure and analyze to continually improve processes

Development of your management system

1. Construction document requirements and review

2. Procurement of SFRM materials

3. Storage, handling, preservation and delivery of Fireproofing materials

4. Installation and quality assurance procedures

5. Inspection and testing

6. Control of non-conforming materials

7. Training and qualifying staff

8. Corrective and preventative actions

9. Management system monitoring and improvement

10.Documentation and record keeping

10 Elements of the management system

• Complete quality audit at your office

• Job-site audit

What to expect during your audit?

Certificate

Questions?

For more information, contact Brad Knolhoff at Bradley,Knolhoff@ul.com or 618-531-3892.

NFCA Handbook of Fireproofing Knowledge Chapter 1 General Information Chapter 2 Standards for Fireproofing Building

Construction Chapter 3 Standards for Fireproofing Petrochemical

Facilities Chapter 4 Code Requirements for Fireproofing Chapter 5 Understanding the UL Product iQ Online

Directory Chapter 6 Installation Considerations Common to Sprayed

Fire-Resistive Materials and Intumescent Fire-Resistive Materials

• Chapter 7 Installation Considerations for Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials

• NEW Chapter 8 Quality Management Systems

NFCA Handbook of Fireproofing Knowledge Chapter 8 Installation Considerations for Intumescent Fire-

Resistive Materials Under DevelopmentQuality Management SystemsReference Materials - Glossary• Expanded Material Descriptions—SFRM, IFRM, Boards, Wraps -

Product Type Descriptions, Advantages, Disadvantages, Limitations• NFCA Standards on Boards, Wraps• Fireproofing Project Management• Glossary & Acronyms• Canada Standards Chapter• Special Chapter—NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program & UL

Qualified Fireproofing Contractor Program• Expanded Inspection Chapter• Fireproofing Issues and Answers• Expanded Section on UL 1709 Fire Testing

1-Construction Document Requirements & Review

The Contractor shall review applicable construction documents (architectural drawings, structural drawings, project specifications), project scope, applicable published systems and designs to determine the type of Certified product or products to be used, the Fire Resistive Design specified for the project, to identify any inconsistencies, and to adequately define and understand all requirements.. It is the design professional’s responsibility to

communicate whether the project was designed using restrained or unrestrained criteria in the construction documents. Review Drawings & Specs Communicate Changes If no Specs, Communicate Scope to Customer

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7-Training & Qualification of Staff

NFCA SFRM CAP DRI Requirements Verification that the contractor’s DRI has Passed the

NFCA SFRM Fireproofing Exam & employed at an NFCA Accredited Contractor.

The DRI shall receive specific training in appropriate areas and shall demonstrate his/her knowledge level by passing the initial Fireproofing Exam with a minimum score of 80%.

The DRI shall maintain CEU’s – 1 CEU = 10 hours UL QFCP – 6 CEU’s - 60 Hours, every 3 years. NFCA CAP – 30 hours, every 3 years.

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7-Training & Qualification of Staff

NFCA DRI Requirements – Hours – Instruction @ Industry Events - Limited to 20 hours NFCA Membership – 10 hours NFCA Conferences Fire-Resistance Educational Webinars – NFCA, Others Building Codes Loss Prevention Life Safety Construction Safety University & Other Courses…

NFCA Administers DRI Program Report DRI CEU’s to NFCA

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APPROVED AGENCY. An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the building official. [IBC 2015, 202.2 Definitions]

APPROVED. Acceptable to the building official or authority having jurisdiction. [IBC 2015, 202.2 Definitions]

IBC SFRM & IFRM Special Inspection

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SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved agency and approved by the building official as having the competence necessary to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.[IBC 2015, 202.2 Definitions]

IBC SFRM & IFRM Special Inspection

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1703.1.1 Independence. An approved agency shall be objective, competent and independent from the contractor responsible for the work being inspected. The agency shall also disclose possible conflicts of interest so that objectivity can be confirmed.[IBC 2015, 1703.1.2]

1703.1.2 Equipment. An approved agency shall have adequate equipment to perform required tests. The equipment shall be periodically calibrated.[IBC 2015, 1703.1.2]

IBC SFRM & IFRM Special Inspection

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1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. Prior to the start of construction, the approved agencies shall provide written documentation to the building official demonstrating his or her competence and relevant experience or training of the special inspectors who will perform the special inspections and tests during construction. Experience or training shall be considered relevant when the documented experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of special inspection or testing activities for projects of similar complexity and material qualities. These qualifications are in addition to qualifications specified in other sections of this code. Continued…..[IBC 2015, 1704.2.1]

I – Inspection – Code Requirements

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1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. …..….The registered design professional in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are permitted to act as the approved agency and their personnel are permitted to act as the special inspector for the work designed by them, provided they qualify as special inspectors.

[IBC 2015, 1704.2.1]

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1704.2.1 Special inspector qualifications. • How? • Competency

• NFCA Fireproofing Exam• ICC Fireproofing Exam

• Demonstrate Experience• Type of Structure • Complexity of Inspection • Material Quantity• Documented Experience

I – Inspection – Code Requirements INSPECTOR

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• AC 291 Inspection Agency Accreditation•Company Management System Manual

•(ISO 17020 ‘lite’)•Audit by IAS•Ongoing Audits by IAS• Individual Competencies in Fireproofing

• Inspection Firm shall have staff..•PASS ICC Fireproofing Inspector Exam or• ICC Fire Inspector I

Special Inspection Agency Approvals - Firm and Individual Qualifications - IAS AC 291

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• Specify Company Qualifications IAS AC 291 –•Quantified Qualifications•Helps AHJ with “Approved Agency”•Not in ASTM Standards, IBC Code

• Specify Individual Competency• ICC Spray Applied Fireproofing Special Inspector Exam •NFCA CAP Program Education & Exams• ICC Fire Inspector I

Special Inspection Agency Approvals

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• Contact the Fireproofing Installer….•Original Material - Same Material from Listing & Specs

• If not known, same Type of Material, if not known

•Life Safety Digest Fall 2018 Issue•https://nfca-online.org/resources/documents/LIFESD_1-40_fall2018_Online3.pdf

Patching SFRM & IFRM

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• Fire-Resistance Systems Directories –• UL• Intertek• FM Approvals

Systems/Listing Selection & Analysis…Not as easy as it looks…

Directories

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• [BF] 1705.15 Sprayed fire-resistant materials. Special inspections and tests of sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to floor, roof and wall assemblies and structural members shall be performed in accordance with Sections 1705.15.1 through 1705.15.6. Special inspections shall be based on the fire-resistance design as designated in the approved construction documents. The tests set forth in this section shall be based on samplings from specific floor, roof and wall assemblies and structural members. Special inspections and tests shall be performed during construction with an additional visual inspection after the rough installation of electrical, automatic sprinkler, mechanical and plumbing systems and suspension systems for ceilings, and before concealment where applicable. The required sample size shall not exceed 110 percent of that specified by the referenced standards in Sections 1705.15.4.1 through 1705.15.4.9.

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IBC 2021 Chapter 17 Special Inspection – NFCA Successes

• [BF] 1705.16 Mastic and intumescent fire-resistant coatings. Special inspections and tests for mastic and intumescent fire-resistant coatings applied to structural elements and decks shall be performed in accordance with AWCI 12-B. Special inspections and tests shall be based on the fire-resistance design as designated in the approved construction documents. Special inspections and tests shall be performed during construction. Additional visual inspection shall be performed after the rough installation and, where applicable, prior to the concealment of electrical, automatic sprinkler, mechanical and plumbing systems.

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IBC 2021 Chapter 17 Special Inspection – NFCA Successes

• Special inspections and tests shall be performed •During construction.

•NOTE: THIS IS NEW…..

•Additional visual inspection shall be performed

•…after the rough installation and, where applicable,

•…prior to the concealment of electrical, automatic sprinkler, mechanical and plumbing systems.

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IBC 2021 Chapter 17 Special Inspection – NFCA Successes

Get this right to prevent inspection issues…

HW to Beam Systems

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10- Documentation & Record Keeping

Questions ?NFCA Contractor Accreditation Program (CAP)

UL Qualified Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material Contractor Program

UL QSFRMP

Special Inspection61

Thanks for Attending!!!

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Bill McHugh, NFCA Executive DirectorBrad Knolhoff, UL

National Fireproofing Contractors Association4415 W. Harrison St., #540

Hillside, IL 60162(708) 236-3411

Bill@NFCA-online.org

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