ASTM E2174-01

1.1 The purpose of this practice is to establish procedures to inspect fire stops, including methods for field verification and inspection.

1.2 This practice addresses all types of fire stops installed through or into fire resistive assemblies.

Note 1 - Fire stop is defined in E 814.

1.3 This practice provides methods by which a qualified inspector can verify that all required fire stops on a project have been installed and that their installations are in accordance with the inspection documents.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.