| UL approved 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
Gleeson Powers' President Aedan Gleeson said "The UL Qualified Firestop Contractor Program challenged our
company to be the best at what we do. It has made us a better company by implementing quality processes in
our work. This in turn helps us to give our customers the best service. It’s nice to know your dealing
with a company that prides itself in excellence. We expect to gain big benefits by achieving UL Qualified
Firestop Contractor status."
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| FM Approved
4991 |
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 the past 10 years. |
The FM 4991 standard
can be found here.
The Firestopping 07840 specifications can be found here. |
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| 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, has been participating actively
since its inception in 1998. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| American Society for
Health Care Engineering |
| Ashe
is dedicated to professional facility planning design and construction. |
| GPI has been a member
since 2001. |
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| GPI is a certified
installer for Watson
Bowman expansion joints, and also a member of the Associated
Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM). |
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