Specified Technologies, Inc. Unveils the First UL® Certified System for Protecting Under Slab Curtain Wall Connections, the SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection

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Jan 31, 2017, 10:00 ET

SOMERVILLE, N.J., Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI), an innovative leader in the firestop industry and experts in curtain wall perimeter fire barrier systems, has introduced a revolutionary new system to protect under slab anchors or connection points with the SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection system. The development of the SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection system represents another industry first for STI and helps support the creation of a new UL® category to more clearly define what constitutes an acceptable level of protection for critical curtain wall connections.

SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection is the first system within this new category and the only UL® tested and certified system available for protecting exposed connections. Installing within minutes, the SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection system's patented molded design encapsulates connections to provide up to a two-hour fire rating.

"Unprotected curtain wall connections located beneath floor slabs are vulnerable to direct fire exposure, which can compromise integrity," said James P. Stahl, Jr., CFPS, CDT, Vice President & General Manager, Engineering and Emerging Businesses, STI. "The SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection system delivers visual protection with compliance you can see, eliminating application and inspection guesswork, which ensures measurable performance and a more reliable outcome."

Because of STI's driving force in the innovation of curtain wall perimeter fire containment systems, UL® recently established a new category, the XHDI Category, to include systems such as the SpecSeal® CP100 Connection Protection, "Accessories for Perimeter Fire Containment."

"The development of a test protocol and the establishment of this new UL® category represent a tremendous leap forward in specifically defining how to safely and consistently fire protect under slab connections," continues Stahl.

For more information about STI, including new product launches and more, please visit www.STIFirestop.com.

About Specified Technologies, Inc.
Specified Technologies Inc. (STI) is an industry leader in developing innovative firestop solutions that help stop the spread of fire, smoke and hot gasses. Offering a full range of product categories designed to address almost any application and backed with over 1,400 UL® Certified Systems, STI offers digital tools and resources, including Submittal Builder™, System Search and a free clash management plugin to complement a complete library of BIM objects. Headquartered in Somerville, NJ, with offices in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia and China, with worldwide representation, STI is a global firestop manufacturer.

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