Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Qualified Firestop Contractor
Gleeson Powers became the first Specialty Firestop Contractor in the USA to receive UL Qualification as a UL Qualified Firestop Contractor from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc (UL).
Under this program, Gleeson Powers has:
- Demonstrated indepth knowledge of selection and installation of Firestop Systems
- Established a management system specifically focused on the proper selection and installation of Firestop Systems
- Passed the Designated Responsible Individual (DRI) written examination
Factory Mutual (FM) 4991 Approved Firestop Contractor
Factory Mutual has for the first time in history approved a contractor. In the past FM Global has only approved products. However, in the Firestopping industry application of the product alone will not prevent fire and smoke spread. The product must be installed according to manufacture and UL specifications resulting in a specific rated system. Realizing this FM found it necessary to approve both the firestopping product and the specialty contractor. Now by using an FM approved 4991 contractor you can be assured that all life safety needs will be meet with independent 3rd party tested systems.
GPI was in the first round of FM approved 4991 contractors showing our commitment to life safety excellence for almost 20 years.
The FM 4991 standard can be found here. The Firestopping 07840 specifications can be found here.
Air Barrier Association of America
ABAA is a group of professionals: architects, manufactures and specialty contractors. Dedicated to insuring that the new Massachusetts energy code Chapter 13 is adhered to and installed to the highest standard.
GPI has been a member since 2002.
Firestop Contractors International Association
The FCIA are a group of professional contractors dedicated to life safety and passive fire protection in buildings.
GPI is a charter member of the FCIA; Aedan Gleeson was the first president of the FCIA. GPI has been participating actively since its inception in 1998.
International Firestop Council
The IFC is a association lead by firestopping manufacturers with contractors serving as associate members.
GPI is a associate member of the IFC since 1994.
American Society for Health Care Engineering
ASHE is dedicated to professional facility planning design and construction in the healthcare industry.
GPI has been a member since 2001.
New England Healthcare Engineers Society
NEHES is the regional division of the ASHE organization.
GPI became an active member of NEHES in 2010.
APPA
APPA is dedicated to developing leadership in the field of educational facilities management.
GPI became an active member of APPA in 2010.
Eastern Region of APPA
ERAPPA is the eastern regional division of the APPA organization.
GPI became an active member of ERAPPA in 2010.
