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CONTENTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01
1.02
1.3
1.4
1.5

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
WORK PERFORMED BY THIS SECTION
REFERENCES
SUBMITTALS
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01

FIRE RATED DUCT WRAP INSULATION

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01

FIRE RATED DUCT WRAP INSULATION (1 & 2 HR. ENCLOSURES)

Spec. Notes:
1/ Fire rated duct wrap is specified in various sections by different design offices. Section 23 07 13 is the
Duct Insulation section in CSI MasterFormat 2004. Section 15080 is the CSI MasterFormat 1995 number
for mechanical insulation. Section 15250 was the section number referenced in MasterFormat 1988.
When selecting a section number it is advisable to ensure this work is specified within the appropriate
mechanical insulation section in the mechanical design work scope.
2/ This outline specification includes references to both ventilation and kitchen exhaust grease ductwork.
The applicable clauses should be deleted if a project does not include a particular duct type.
2/ Reference to this specification section should be included in Section 15810, Air Distribution Ducts,
under the heading, Fire Rated Ductwork in order to ensure the appropriate sheet metal components are
installed by the sheet metal trade, in compliance with the duct wrap Listings. Include clauses stating the
requirement to provide duct hanging supports sized and spaced as per the UL and/or Intertek Listings and
Manufacturers instructions. A 3M hanging support detail drawing can be included in the specification. For
applications where access doors will be included in the ductwork, additional hardware required to be
mounted to the access doors should be specified in Section 15810 or a 3M access door installation detail
drawing can be included in the specification.
3/ Fire dampers are not required in ductwork protected using the 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap system, as per
ISO Standard 6944-85, however, damper may be included in the system. The use of any type of damper
in the duct system is the responsibility of the project design engineer.
4/ All kitchen exhaust grease ductwork, regardless of the required hourly rating, requires 2 layers of firerated duct wrap in order to maintain the zero clearance rating.
5/ For support and technical assistance contact your local 3M Fire Protection Products representative or
3M technical support hotline, Tel. 1-800-376-0964, e-mail: firetech1@mmm.com

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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01

1.02

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
.1

Comply with Requirements of Division One, General Requirements and all documents
referred to therein.

.2

Comply with requirements of Mechanical General Requirements Section 15010 and

Mechanical Basic Materials and Methods Section 15050.

WORK PERFORMED BY THIS SECTION

.1

Supply all labor, material, methods and equipment to provide, where shown on the Drawings,
for 1 and/or 2-hour fire rated duct wrap insulation for ventilation and kitchen exhaust grease
duct enclosures and for zero inch clearance to combustible materials for kitchen exhaust
grease ductwork.

.2

Related sections:
.1
.2
.3
.4

1.03

REFERENCES
.1

Test standards and reports for evaluating and rating performance of fire rated shaft
enclosures and zero inch clearance ratings for duct wrap systems for compliance to Code.
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6

1.04

Section [04200 - Unit Masonry]

Section [07840 - Firestopping]
Section [09260 - Gypsum Wallboard Systems]
Section [15800 - Air Distribution- (per duct supports) ]

ISO 6944-1985, Fire Resistive Tests - Ventilation Ducts.

ASTM E 2336, Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Grease Duct Enclosure
Systems.
ASTM E 814 (UL1479), Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops Standard.
ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.
ASTM C 1338, Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings Standard.
NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control & Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.

SUBMITTALS
.1

Submit UL and/or Intertek System Design number Listings substantiating performance

requirements for intended end-use application.

.2

Submit Manufacturer's product information, specifications, duct wrap sample and installation
instructions.

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1.05

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

.1

Deliver materials in original sealed containers or unopened packages clearly labeled with
Manufacturers name, product identification and lot numbers.

.2

Store materials out of weather and in enclosed shelter.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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FIRE RATED DUCT WRAP INSULATION

.1

3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 615: Lightweight, non-asbestos, high temperature, bio-soluble,
calcium-magnesium-silicate (CMS) woven wool blanket, encapsulated in a scrim-reinforced
foil, blanket thickness of 1.5 inches for ventilation duct applications;
3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 15A: non-asbestos, biosoluble, patented inorganic fire resistant
blanket encapsulated with a scrim-reinforced foil, blanket thickness of 1.5 inches for kitchen
exhaust grease duct applications. Products supplied by 3M Fire Protection Products to the
following system design Listings for the intended application:
3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 20A: non-asbestos, biosoluble, patented inorganic fire resistant
blanket encapsulated with a scrim-reinforced foil, blanket thickness of 2.0 inches for kitchen
exhaust grease duct applications. Products supplied by 3M Fire Protection Products to the
following system design Listings for the intended application:
.1
.2

.2

Ventilation Air Ducts: UL Design No. V-27 or Intertek Design No. 3MU/FRD-120-15.
Kitchen Exhaust Grease Ducts: Intertek Design Listing Nos. GD 531 F, GD 547 F,
GD 556 F or GD 557 F.
.3
Firestop Listings: UL Design Nos. W-L-7180, W-J-7104, C-AJ-7096 or Intertek
Design Nos. FS 557 W FS 563 W, FS 565 W FS 574 F, FS 576 F, FS 578 F, FS
579 W._
Materials: Fire resistive duct wrap insulation; 1.5" or 2 thick, 24" or 48" wide X 20 ft. or 25
ft. long rolls, fully encapsulated with a scrim-reinforced foil, marked with Manufacturer's logo
and UL and Intertek markings.

.3

Tapes: High performance filament tape, 3M No. 898 1" wide. Aluminum foil tape: 3" or 4
wide (for sealing cut blanket edges and seams).

.4

Banding material: Carbon steel banding: 1/2" wide X 0.015" thick.

Stainless steel banding: 1/2" wide X 0.015" thick. Consult individual listings for approved
banding type.

.5

Insulation pins and clips: Copper-coated steel pins, 1/8 in. (10 ga). X 4" or 5" long;
1.5" diameter or square galvanized steel speed clips.

.6

Through-penetration firestop materials:

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.2

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Packing materials: Pieces of 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap, or 4 pcf mineral wool.
Sealants: 3M Fire Barrier: 1000 NS non-slump silicone sealant, 1003 SL selfleveling silicone sealant, 2000+ premium non-slump silicone sealant, or CP 25WB+
premium intumescent latex caulk, as stated in firestop Design Listing.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1

FIRE RATED DUCT WRAP INSULATION (1 AND 2 HR. ENCLOSURES)

.1

For kitchen exhaust grease ducts: Install fire resistive duct wrap insulation in direct contact
with ductwork to Manufacturer's instructions and referenced standards, to applicable Intertek
design numbers, including Listed penetration firestop system.

.2

For ventilation air ducts (1 and 2 hr. enclosure): Install fire resistive duct wrap insulation in
direct contact with ductwork to Manufacturer's instructions and referenced standards, to UL
Design No. V-27 and/or Intertek Design Nos. 3MU/FRD-120-15, VAD 529 F-VAD 531 F, VAD
534 FVAD 536 F, VAD 542 FVAD 545 F including Listed penetration firestop system.

.3

Apply fire resistive duct wrap insulation continuously to ductwork as indicated on Drawings.
For ventilation air ducts, provide one layer of 1.5" thick 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 615 with
3 overlaps for 1 and 2 hour applications. For kitchen exhaust grease ducts, regardless of fire
rating, provide two layers of 1.5" thick 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 15A per layer with 4
overlaps or two layers of 2.0" thick 3M Fire Barrier Duct Wrap 20A per layer with 3
overlaps.

.4

For kitchen exhaust ductwork: overlap perimeter and longitudinal joints 3" or 4 on both
layers. If required, tape seams using minimum 3 wide aluminium foil adhesive tape.
For ventilation ductwork (1 and 2 hr. applications): overlap perimeter and longitudinal joints
3". If required, tape seams using minimum 3 wide aluminium foil adhesive tape.

.5

Filament tape may be used as a temporary securing measure during application of duct
wrap. Finish installation using 1/2 wide x 0.015 steel banding on exterior layer of wrap.
Spacing 10.5" on center and within 1.5" of all overlapped seams. Consult individual listings
for approved banding type.

.6

For duct widths greater than 24", weld insulation pins to bottom of horizontal ducts on a 12" X
10.5" maximum grid spacing. Welded insulation pins to one of the wider sides of all vertical
ducts on a 12" X 10.5" maximum grid spacing. Impale duct wrap insulation over pins and
secure with speed clips.

.7

At duct access doors: Install duct wrap to Manufacturer's instructions and procedures.

.8

Firestopping At Fire Separations:

.1

Firestop all wrapped ductwork penetrating fire rated concrete floors, gypsum board,
block and concrete wall assemblies and gypsum board shaftwall assemblies using
UL and/or Intertek firestop system Listings appropriate for the applicable duct wrap
system .

.2

Kitchen exhaust grease ducts: Fire resistive duct wrap insulation to be continuous
through wall or floor penetrations. Maximum 3" clearance permitted between outer
layer of duct wrap insulation and edge of opening. Fill annular space between edge
of opening and wrapped duct with pieces of 3M duct wrap insulation or mineral wool
insulation firmly packed into opening. Compress to percentage stated in firestop
listing to minimum depth of 4". Recess packing material below surface on both sides
of walls or top side only for floors to depth stated in firestop listing. Seal over packing
material using 3M firestop sealant to depth stated in firestop listing, flush with top
side of floor and both sides of wall surfaces.

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Ventilation ducts: Fire resistive insulation may pass continuously through fire rated
wall or floor penetrations or may tightly butt to both sides of fire rated separations.
Maximum 3" clearance permitted around unwrapped duct in opening or from edge of
opening to outer layer of duct wrap. Consult individual Listed firestop systems for
specific requirements.
Option A: Wrap terminates at fire separation. Fill space around unwrapped duct
where it passes through a fire rated wall or floor with pieces of 3M duct wrap
insulation or mineral wool insulation firmly packed into opening. Compress to the
percentage stated in the firestop listing to full depth of floor or wall. Recess packing
on both sides of walls or top side of floor to depth stated in firestop listing. Seal over
packing material using 3M firestop sealant to depth stated in firestop listing, flush
with top side of floor and both sides of wall surfaces. Tightly butt fire resistive duct
wrap insulation to each side of wall or floor assembly and seal interface with a
continuous bead of 3M firestop sealant.
Option B: Wrap continuous through fire separation. Fill space around continuously
wrapped duct where it passes through fire rated wall or floor with pieces of 3M duct
wrap insulation or mineral wool insulation firmly packed into opening and compress
to the percentage stated in the firestop listing to a minimum depth of 4". Recess
packing material below surface on both sides of wall or top side of floor to depth
stated in firestop listing. Seal over packing material using 3M firestop sealant to
depth stated in firestop listing, flush with top side of floor and both sides of wall
surfaces.

.9

Where kitchen exhaust hoods are located within a fire rated area or zone, begin application
of duct wrap insulation inside fire rated area 6" from face of fire rated wall or ceiling
assembly for non-combustible fire separations, and 18 from face of wall or ceiling surface
inside fire rated area for combustible fire separations, or as indicated on the Drawings. Apply
two layers of duct wrap continuously to ductwork through fire separation for distance
indicated on the Drawings.

END OF SECTION

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