Texas Rangers
Braun Intertec provided 3rd party firestop specialty inspection services per the 2015 International Building Code to the Texas Rangers organization for their new ballpark project. The intention of this inspection process is to clearly identify and communicate construction deficiencies as they pertain to firestopping. Through detailed firestopping inspection reports, project officials have the tools necessary to effectively make corrective changes to confirm they meet all code requirements. This process helps to confirm all firestopping has been installed to meet manufacturers’ requirements and any related ASTM testing standards.
Existing healthcare facility customer
Braun Intertec provides a 3rd party Barrier Management service for all existing firestopping of fire-rated barriers prior to accreditation compliance audits. This process includes document review of any life safety drawing packages, specifications and submittals. Additionally, Braun Intertec provides detailed reports identifying existing firestopping deficiencies, which helps the facility team establish a course of action to remedy firestopping by installing tested systems to meet current code requirements.
Minnesota education system (school renovations)
Braun Intertec provides a 3rd party specialty firestop inspection service per 2015 MN state building code to individual school corporations across the state of Minnesota. These services help confirm firestopping has been installed on the project per the ASTM standards as governed by the International Building Code. When installed properly, these systems have been backed by testing to confirm life safety measures are achieved through proper installation. The inspection process includes document review, thorough inspections, and the production of detailed reports which identify any deficiencies as they pertain to the installed firestop systems as governed by the ASTM standards.
