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 Protect your creative vision
with real world firestop solutions.
A building’s facade is distinctive. Perimeter fire barrier

systems in high rise construction are an important

life safety consideration, but sound fire containment

practices should not interfere with design aesthetics.

As a designer or builder, you need perimeter fire

barrier systems that afford adaptability to work with

your design, and STI can help.

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 ‘‘ STI provides unmatched
technical support for
perimeter fire barrier
systems.
Jim Warbrouck ’’
Senior Consultant, Curtain Wall
Design & Consulting Inc.

System Coverage Breadth Matters Tested and Listed Systems Ensure

Perimeter fire barrier systems are code mandated, Code Compliance
and code officials or inspectors verifying building STI Firestop understands the nuances of curtain wall
code compliance scrutinize slab-edge conditions. and perimeter fire barrier systems because of our
STI can keep your projects on track with more tested commitment to research and development. With more
and listed systems that assure code compliance. tested and listed systems for perimeter fire barrier
systems than any other manufacturer, our versatile
solutions conform to virtually any job site condition.

Most UL® Systems

STI
59%

Others
21%
Codes & Technology
Curtain wall perimeter fire barrier systems are tested Others A
to ASTM E2307. This test method uses a two-story 12%
structure known as the intermediate scale multi-story
Others B
test apparatus (ISMA). The ISMA structure subjects
8%
the test assembly to fire exposure from two sides
simultaneously with an exterior burner that replicates
a fire induced window break. STI has more UL® Certified perimeter
fire-containment systems than
all other suppliers combined.
* Source: UL® Directory
as of19June2018

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 T E S T E D D E S I G N S

‘‘ STI has the UL® tested designs

and field support that limits liability
and exposure while providing
cost-effective peace of mind.
It’s why CDC and STI
work closely together.
Jim Warbrouck
Senior Consultant, Curtain Wall
Design & Consulting Inc.
’’
STI offers the complete breadth of tested coverage that provides designers
the flexibility to execute their creative vision while ensuring ongoing code
compliance and life safety.

Back Pan Curtain Walls Fire Ratings

Our patented safing shelf-system replicates real world Tested and listed systems up to 4 hours.
curtain wall construction. It is the only practical system
that can be built in a factory.
All Major Mineral Wool Brands
Testing for all commercially available mineral wool
Shorter Spandrels, Lower Sill Heights brands.
Accommodates more vision glass.
Block Smoke Leakage
More Facade Types Low L Ratings (<1 CFM/LF) are included in the systems
Glass (opaque or clear), aluminum, stone, brick veneer, to confirm ability of coating to limit air and smoke
EIFS, GFRC, precast concrete, composite metal panels, movement.
and more.
Real World Movement
Multiple Insulation Attachments Dynamic tests replicate real world movement ranges and
A variety of tested methods, to support and attach curtain remain practical to install for construction workers using
wall insulation, offer unmatched flexibility in the field and common tools and methods.
lower the overall cost of installation.

Pipes & Cables Through Floor Gap

Pipes for radiators or electrical cables are tested to pass
through the safing gap.
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C E R T I F I E D S Y S T E M S

Real world
attachments

Lower sill heights

and shorter spandrels
allow for more vision glass Pipes, cables, etc.,
can be located closer to
the facade to save floor space

All spandrels —
glass, aluminum,
stone, composites

Patented safing shelf

makes backpan
installation easy

Compatible with all

major mineral wool brands
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 Backpans
B A C K P A N S

Unitized backpan designs have become increasingly • Lowest sill and spandrel heights
popular, presenting a multitude of new challenges • Multiple spandrel types
under fire conditions. During a fire, deflection of the - Transparent or opaque glass panels
steel backpan can cause severe repercussions on the - Aluminum panels and stone panels
performance of the spandrel insulation, the safing - Aluminum composite panels
insulation, and the firestop spray—all of which are •O
 ptional shadow box for transparent glass panels
designed to maintain the integrity of the wall to meet • Tested by multiple insulation manufacturers
code requirements. • Shortest transom spacing
•O
 ne or two-piece tubular aluminum frames • Shortest sill heights
•M
 inimum 22 gauge flush or recessed steel backpans • Documented “L ratings”
vs.18 gauge
•P
 enetration in the safing slot
• Vertical shear movement

Real world attachments

Lowest sill and

spandrel heights

Compatible with all

major mineral wool brands

The Bow Westin Hotel The Residences at Marina Gate FMC Tower
Calgary, CAN Charlotte, NC Dubai, UAE Philadelphia, PA
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Aluminum Frames
A L U M I N U M F R A M E S

STI has the most extensive testing for aluminum • Multiple spandrel types
framed curtain walls whether factory-built unitized - Transparent or opaque glass panels
or field-fabricated stick. Our UL® Certified Systems - Aluminum or aluminum composite panels
provide the flexibility you need to complete your - Stone
project on time with demonstrated code compliance. • Optional shadow box systems for transparent glass panels
• Multiple spandrel insulation attachment methods
•A
 luminum tube systems with solid one-piece or - Continuous steel angles
split two-piece mullions and transoms - Hat channels
• I-beam mullions - Insulation hangers and steel pins
• Lower sill heights and shorter spandrel panels • Tested by multiple insulation manufacturers
• Optional penetrations in the safing slot
• Documented L Ratings

Optional framing
covers above the slab

Lower sill heights

allows for more vision glass

Multiple insulation
attachment methods

1450 Brickell Wilshire Grand 1144 15th Street Comcast

Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA Denver, CO Philadelphia, PA
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 Precast/GFRC
PRECAST / GFRC

Coverage for precast concrete or GFRC is another one • Real world GFRC on tube steel frames with flex rods
of our specialties, and our UL® Certified Systems are • Insulated or non-insulated designs
the most comprehensive. • Tested by multiple insulation manufacturers
• Lower sill heights for windows • Documented L Ratings
• Traditional precast panels or precast composite
panels (e.g. Slenderwall®)

PRECAST GFRC

Lower sill heights Water-based or

all-weather formula

Water-based or Real world GFRC with

all-weather formula tube steel and flex rods

Stanford Medical Center MD Anderson’s Alkek Hospital 30 Park Place Hearst Tower
Palo Alto, CA Houston, TX New York, NY Charlotte, NC
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EIFS/Veneered Designs
EIFS/VENEERED DESIGNS

STI has extensive testing with steel-framed exterior • Gypsum sheathing or cementitious backer units
walls with EIFS or a variety of different veneers, offering • Multiple exterior finishes:
the very best package of UL® Certified systems for - EIFS
common jobsite conditions. - Aluminum or steel siding
• Lowest sill heights for windows - Brick veneer
- Stucco
• Common steel stud configurations
- GFRC
- Coverage for cantilevered track conditions
- King stud options • Glass fiber or mineral wool insulation options
• Penetrations through the safing slot
• Documented L Ratings
• No gypsum on underside of wall

Lowest vision panel sills

Water-based or
all-weather formula

Glass fiber or mineral wool Competitive systems sometimes require

gypsum board to be installed here

FORSCOM USARC Combined HQ Aloft Hotel Harrahs Cherokee Hotel Harrahs Poydras St Hotel
FT Bragg, NC Charlotte, NC Cherokee, NC New Orleans, LA
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 Elastomeric Spray
E L A S T O M E R I C S P R AY
AS2OO / FastTack

STI offers two grades of elastomeric firestop spray

developed to accommodate varying degrees of movement,
vibration, and seismic activity. Each can be used within all
STI Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems as deemed necessary
by field conditions or project specifications.

AS2OO
SpecSeal® Series AS200 Elastomeric Spray is a
flexible, water-based latex formula that offers up to
50% movement. It is easy to apply via airless spray
equipment and easy to clean up with water. It dries
quickly and is water-resistant once fully dry.

FastTack
SpecSeal® Fast Tack Firestop Spray is a flexible,
hybrid-polymer formula that cures in the presence
of moisture. It is suitable for all-weather conditions,
including foul weather and extreme cold or
impending rain.
• All-weather formula
• Applies and dries below freezing
• Tack-free in 35 minutes
• Water and washout resistant

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Connection Protection
CONNECTION PROTECTION
CP1OO

CP100 represents another industry first and is now the

only UL® Certified System (No. CW-D-1032) for protecting
undermount curtain wall connections. The patented molded
design encapsulates framing connections for optimal
anchor insulation that provides superior heat resistance
during a fire. It’s made with a refractory ceramic material
that includes a proprietary intumescent technology, coupled
with a compressible fiber blanket to withstand up to two
hours of fire exposure, protecting aluminum anchors,
maintaining the integrity of the connection, and minimizing
potential panel shedding.

• Provides measurable anchor protection

• Eliminates job site application variables
• Helps ensure code compliance
• Simplifies passing inspections
• Installs in minutes with concrete fasteners
• Works with multiple anchor designs
• Encapsulates framing connections
• Offers superior heat resistance

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 Your Success is Our Success
STI is dedicated to providing our clients and partners with the industry’s
most advanced cost-effective solutions for perimeter fire barrier systems.
Whether you are an architect, curtain wall consultant, or glazing contractor,
STI offers the products, training, and support to help you get it right from
the onset throughout all phases of the project. Call STI to find out how we
can help you with your next project.

Prominent Curtain Wall Projects

600 Brickell, Miami, FLA BofA Corporate Center, Charlotte, NC 1180 Peachtree, Atlanta, GA Bank of America, New York, NY

MTB Abu Dhabi Airport, Abu Dhabi Aldar HQ Building, Abu Dhabi Bab Al Qasar Hotel, Abu Dhabi State Audit Bureau Towers, Qatar

World Trade Center – West Bay, Qatar Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi KAFD – King Abdallah Financial District, SA ITCC, Riyadh, SA

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