IFTI Issued WH Mark For DC315
IRVINE, CA – January 27, 2014 – International Fireproof Technology, Inc. (IFTI) was recently issued approval by Intertek to place the prestigious "'WH Listed" mark on all containers of DC315. This mark signifies that Intertek has verified DC315 has been properly fire tested in accordance with specific fire test standards referenced in the International Building Code and International Residential Code. It also signifies that Intertek conducts inspections of IFTI's manufacturing facility to verify quality control procedures are in effect. This assures that DC315 is of the same formulation and quality as the fire tested DC315.
"It seems very strange that the building codes require foam insulation to be listed and labeled, thus requiring inspections of the manufacturers' facilities for quality control, as required by all ESR Reports, but there are no such requirements for ignition and thermal barrier products that are used to protect lives and property," stated Gary Wolfe, Executive Vice President of IFTI. "We want all manufacturers, contractors, fire marshals, code officials, and others to know DC315 is a listed and inspected product that does not deviate from batch to batch."
All tests are full-scale and meet the applicable requirements of 2006 IBC Section 803.2.1; 2009 IBC Section 803.2.1 and Section 2603.9; 2012 IBC Section 803.2.1 and Section 2603.10 Special Approval for Thermal Barrier Alternatives. DC315 also meets the requirement as an ignition barrier per AC 377, Appendix X.
DC315 has passed testing on Arnette, AirTight, BASF, Bay MaterialScience, Ecobay, Convenience, DOW, Guardian foam, Icynene, Lapolla, NCFI, Gaco Western, Johns Manville, Corbond, Quadrant, SWD, CertainTeed, BioBased, Premium, Natural Polymers, SucraSeal, TVM, Versi-Foam, Thermoseal, and Henry SPF.
DC315 is a one-coat, water-based latex paint that offers superior fire protection over foam. DC315 applies like regular latex paint using an airless sprayer and, being water-based, offers easy cleanup.
Please use the contact details and links provided below for further information; to request a copy of certified testing documents; or to obtain a copy of the current code requirements to determine if the ignition or thermal barrier alternative you are using meets ICC Code Requirements.
About International Fireproof Technology, Inc.: IFTI manufactures state-of-the-art intumescent fire retardants and thermal barrier coatings. Designed and tested for the global market, IFTI's products are widely used in hospitals, restaurants, nursing facilities, commercial buildings, and residential homes. IFTI's products, including DC315, fall under the Paint to Protect brand, and have been developed to provide superior cost-effective fire protection over spray polyurethane foam. for more information, please use the contact details and links provided below.
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