Plumbing through fire wall

sphelps · #1 02-03-2011, 02:43 PM

Anyone know where I might be able to find a fire barrier collar to cover 1-1/2" plastic pipe that penetrates through a fire wall? Building code states it's needed. Need something locally in Calgary.

toxic111 · #2 02-04-2011, 12:39 AM

Don't know off hand, but check your local EMCO, they should be able to help out.

MitchM · #3 02-04-2011, 01:27 PM

I've put plumbing through firewalls before and just transitioned to a copper pipe for the pass through.
Is this a drain or vent?

sphelps · #4 02-04-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MitchM

I've put plumbing through firewalls before and just transitioned to a copper pipe for the pass through.
Is this a drain or vent?

Drain, 1-1/2 ABS pipe.

MitchM · #5 02-04-2011, 01:40 PM

I would just do a transition to copper and fireproof caulking (the red stuff, I think).

toxic111 · #6 02-04-2011, 01:44 PM

I would have to check to see if that meets code. I am pretty sure that you would need a donut. If I wasn't in the middle of an office move I would look for you.

Do you know what the rating of the wall is (45min, 1hr or more?) it may change what can be used.

MitchM · #7 02-04-2011, 01:51 PM

I built a dental office where we had to pass abs drain, vent, suction and vacuflo lines through fire rated walls. It all passed.