Inspection Course

Protection of Openings

Fire stops are short pieces of wood 2” X 4” (50mm X 100mm) that cut off the draft within walls to reduce the spread of fire, heat, and smoke. Without them, even a small seemingly controlled fire might be extending unseen.

Fire stops

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FPT 102 - Fire Prevention and Inspection // Instructor: Kevin M. Kolb        Slide #7