Previous full vision glass designs were highly dependent on Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval as there was no provision in the code to test these systems. Hilti was the first manufacturer with a tested perimeter fire barrier system for full vision glass with Intertek listing HI/BPF 120-11. Hilti’s vast library of firestop solutions are unrivaled in the industry, ranging from traditional spandrel designs, 100% vision glass or EIFS. Hilti’s fire barrier systems are available for single spandrel, zero spandrel, and steel back pan curtain wall configurations. Pre-formed firestop barriers and versatile spray sealants are at the forefront of this new generation. With these industry trends in mind, we have developed inventive fire compartmentation solutions that not only help protect lives, but can also help solve other engineering, specification and installation challenges as well. Acoustic, thermal and movement requirements cannot be ignored either. Ambitious designs and strict schedules mean that perimeter fire containment must be quick and easy to install correctly. Almost all international building codes now recognize how critical perimeter fire barriers are to the overall building safety plan. That narrow gap between your floor slab and façade is bigger than it looks and adds up to create open space for gas, smoke and flames to rise from floor to floor.
