Inspection Department Offers Free Training Seminar on Firestop Use, Applications, Installation, and Inspection

City of Portsmouth NH Inspection Department Offers Free Training Seminar on Firestop Use, Applications, Installation, and Inspection

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Inspection Department is hosting a free training session on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The topic is “Hilti Firestop 104: Quality Control Review of Firestop Installations.” The session takes place in City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom from 9 am to 12 noon (check-in starts at 8 am). Contractors, developers, code officials, residents, and members of the New Hampshire Seacoast Code Officials Association (NHSCOA) are invited to attend. Topics to be discussed include firestop foundations, firestop applications when penetrating combustible and non-combustible materials, insulation, and special inspection requirements.

While the training is free, registration is required. To register for either the in-person or the Zoom option, visit: Webinar Registration.

The training is presented in partnership with NHSCOA. Participants are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The program presenters are Sean Hurley, Fire Protection Specialist and Manoj Nair, Field Engineer/Technical Consultant.

Tim Metivier, NHSCOA President/City Building Inspector along with City of Portsmouth Chief Inspector Shanti Wolph arranged for the training. Metivier said, “Come and learn the dos and don’ts of firestopping. We all need to get it right as lives may depend on it! The City along with the NHSCOA is pleased to be able to provide such expert training and comprehensive information on this topic to the community.”