RCDD · Question #102
A ________ eliminates the need to remove or install materials.
The correct answer is C. Fire-rated pathway device. A fire-rated pathway device allows cables to be added or removed through fire-rated barriers without requiring removal or installation of firestop materials.
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A ________ eliminates the need to remove or install materials.
Options
- ACast-in-place device
- BCable transit system
- CFire-rated pathway device
- DFactory fabricated sleeve system
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A14% (5)
- B6% (2)
- C74% (26)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
A fire-rated pathway device allows cables to be added or removed through fire-rated barriers without requiring removal or installation of firestop materials.
A cast-in-place device is embedded in concrete or masonry during construction and does not provide a reusable mechanism for managing cables without material disturbance.
Cable transit systems require physical assembly and installation of modular components each time cables are added, moved, or changed.
A fire-rated pathway device is specifically engineered with a built-in, reusable seal that allows technicians to manage cables through a fire-rated barrier without disturbing surrounding firestop material or requiring new product installation. This design maintains the integrity of the rated assembly throughout the lifecycle of the installation while accommodating moves, adds, and changes. No other firestop device category provides this capability by design.
Factory fabricated sleeve systems provide a pre-made sleeve but still require installation of firestop fill material within the sleeve when cables are routed through it.
Concept tested: Fire-rated pathway device reusable cable management
Source: https://www.bicsi.org/standards/referenced-standards/firestopping
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