SFS's highly trained firestop system specialists are all well skilled in installing functional firestopping solutions from years of experience in the field. SFS knows the testing, certification and support capabilities of all the major firestop manufacturers and truly understands how plumbing, electrical, and mechanical services effect fire-rated assemblies and their ratings.
The designation "Certified 3M™ Trained Master Contractor", says a lot about a contractor.
It is a standard of quality, identifying the most highly trained professionals in firestopping installations. It tells you, here is a full-line "firestopping" professional with the experience, resources, training and commitment to get the job done right.
What it takes to be a Certified 3M™ - Trained Master Contractor.
To earn and maintain status as a "Certified 3M™ - Trained Master Contractor" the contractor must satisfy these requirements:
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Minimum two years firestopping installation experience |
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Project references. |
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A proven ability and commitment to install all passive fire protection applications. |
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Measurable quality standards and a documented safety program |
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Sound company finances and acceptable bonding capacity and rate. |
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Adequate Commercial General Liability, Business Auto and Worker's Compensation insurance. |
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Installers and supervisors are required to attend one and three day training and testing seminars as conducted by 3M™ "Qualified Instructors". |
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Retraining required every 18 months. |
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Quality throughout the organization |
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Professional and ethical business practice |
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Experience in firestopping installation |
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Reliability that is long-term |
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Commitment to safety |
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Financially sound |
What the "Certified 3M™"- Trained Master Contractor" Program Means To You and your project.
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High degree of confidence that the installers have had the training to install the products/systems correctly. |
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Professionally written submittals that are code compliant. |
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Cost effective system installation. |
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One contact for "firestopping" who is manufacturer trained to install all "firestopping" applications and systems. |
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A 3M™ alliance partner with direct access to 3M's "firestopping" solutions. |