Reading UL Systems, Firestop systems look confusing, but are they?
UL Nomenclature?
What do the UL System numbers mean?
CAJ3240
The first alpha component is an F, W or C. The F signifies a floor is being penetrated, the W signifies a wall is being penetrated, and C signifies either a floor or a wall is being penetrated.
CAJ3293
A = Concrete floors less than or equal to 5 inches thick
B = Concrete floors greater than 5 inches thick
C = Framed Floors
D = Steel Decks
E-I = Not Used
J = Concrete or Masonry Wall less than or equal to 8 inches thick
K = Concrete or Masonry Wall less greater than 8 inches thick
L = Framed Walls
M = Bulkheads Marine
N-Z = Not Used
The second alpha component may be any letter.
CAJ3240
0000-0999 = No Penetrating Items
1000-1999 = Metallic Pipe, Conduit or Tubing
2000-2999 = Non- Metallic Pipe, Conduit or Tubing
3000-3999 = Electrical Cables
4000-4999 = Cable Trays/Cables
5000-5999 = Insulated Pipes
6000-6999 = Misc. Electrical
7000-7999 = Misc. Mechanical
8000-8999 = Mixed Items
The numeric component uses sequential numbers to identify the penetrating item.
This UL system is for our Abesco CT120 Cable Transits
WL-3293
W= Wall Penetration
Abesco CT120 Cable Transits are firestop devices which are designed to allow cables to penetrate fire-rated floors and walls. They consist of a square section steel sleeve, which contains the heat reactive graphite based intumescent material. The transits can be opened to provide an easy retro-fit option where cables are pre- installed, and are designed to allow for the installation or removal of additional cables. When exposed to temperatures of approximately 300oF the graphite based intumescent material begins to expand (intumesce) rapidly to form a solid insulating char plug which effectively closes and seals the CT120 to prevent the passage of fire and smoke thru the fire-rated wall or floor.