Design No.

FRD-17
March 12, 2010

Flexible Wraps
Duct A Duct B
Fire-resistance rating 1 or 2 h (See item 1) –

(Ratings applicable for Ventilation Ducts installed with or without branches)

Duct Wrap
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Maximum Size of Duct - Noncombustible Wall or Floor – 1.32 m2 maximum area with no dimension exceeding 2.16 m.
Support Spacing – 1 525 mm maximum.
Duct Use Limitation – Duct is intended for use in pressurization situations or maximum negative pressure 300 Pa within duct.
1(a). Masonry Wall or Floor – Minimum thickness or depth as necessary for the grade of fire separation but not less than 115 mm for floors
and 152 mm for walls. Normal-density or low-density concrete. Wall can also be constructed of nominal 190 mm thick concrete block
laid up with mortar.
OR
1(b). Gypsum Board Wall Assembly – The fire-rated gypsum wallboard and steel or wood stud assembly shall be constructed of the
materials and in the manner described in the individual Wall or Partition design in the ULC Fire Resistance directory.
OR
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1(c). Combustible Floor-Ceiling Assembly – Maximum duct size 0.62 m2 in area with no dimension exceeding 1.22 m. Constructed using
minimum 38 by 240 mm wood joists as described in the individual floor-ceiling design in the ULC Fire Resistance directory.
The Fire Resistance Rating of a wrapped duct penetrating a combustible floor-ceiling assembly is limited to the fire resistance rating of
the floor-ceiling assembly.

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2. Ventilation Air Duct – Duct to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning
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and Ventilation Systems, NFPA 90A, 1993 Edition. Minimum thickness of steel permitted, 0.70 mm thick galvanized steel; maximum size of
duct as noted above.
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3. Duct Insulation – (HNNZC) – 38 mm thick, Calcium-Magnesium- Silicate (CMS) duct wrap, installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s installation instructions and including the following features:
(a) Copper-coated steel insulation pins, nominal 3 mm thick - capacitor discharge weld pins minimum 102 mm long or cup-head weld pins,
minimum 38 mm long, shall be stud-welded to the bottom surface of steel ducts over 305 mm in width on horizontal runs and on the
widest surface on vertical runs of the steel duct at 305 mm OC maximum lateral, and 267 mm OC maximum longitudinal.
(b) The duct wrap material is installed using one of the options described below:
Overlap Method
(i) One layer of duct wrap is installed around duct. All perimeter and longitudinal joints to overlap by a minimum of 75 mm. Cut ends of
duct wrap to be sealed with 76 mm wide aluminum tape. Taping of all joint seams is optional. The blanket is locked into place over the
insulation pins with 63 mm by 63 mm by 0.5 mm thick galvanized steel speed clips, when weld pins are required. Banding material
(Item 6) shall be installed with a tensioning tool and spaced at minimum 267 mm OC and within 38 mm of all perimeter joints.
Butt Joint and Collar Method
(ii) One layer of wrap is installed around duct, with perimeter joints tightly butted and all longitudinal joints overlapped 75 mm. Cut ends
of duct wrap to be sealed with 76 mm wide aluminum tape. Taping of all joint seams is optional. The blanket is locked into place over
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the insulation pins with 63 mm by 63 mm by 0.5 mm thick galvanized steel speed clips, when weld pins are required. Collars, minimum
152 mm wide, to be installed and centered over each of the perimeter joints. The collars and duct wrap to be secured to the duct using
banding material (Item 6), to be installed with a tensioning tool and located 38 mm from the edges of each collar (two bands per collar)
and at maximum 267 mm OC.
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Note: Steel shafts or threaded rod up to 19 mm in diameter, if required for the operation of mechanical accessories or for duct support,
may penetrate the duct and duct wrap through a close-fitting hole at a spacing of 1525 mm or one per duct section, whichever is less..
Application of sealant (Item 7) is not required.
4. Support Rod – Steel threaded rod, nominal 13 mm minimum diameter, shall be used. For ducts not exceeding a duct perimeter of 3710 mm,
steel threaded rod of nominal 10 mm diameter through Cradle (Item 5) and mounted to concrete floor by:
(a) Passing through pre-drilled hole and bolting with nut and washer on top of floor, or
(b) Carbon steel or stainless steel masonry anchors, nominal 13 mm or 10 mm diameter by 50 mm long, drop-in style anchors embedded a
minimum of 50 mm into concrete, or nominal 13 mm or 10 mm diameter stud wedge/expansion type anchors embedded a minimum of
60 mm into concrete.
5. Cradle – Steel angle, 50 mm by 50 mm by 5 mm or Unistrut® P5500 channel, used to support wrapped duct at 1525 mm OC maximum.
Hung from concrete floor with Support Rods (Item 4).
For ducts not exceeding a duct perimeter of 3710 mm, steel angle 38 mm by 38 mm by 4 mm or Unistrut® P2000 channel can be
used.
As an option, the cradle assembly can be encased within the duct wrap (cocoon wrap) during the installation of duct wrap (Item 3). To encase
the cradle support, the duct wrap is slit maximum 152 mm to allow for the threaded rod. A generous application of ULC labelled sealant
(Item 11) is applied along the seam. The seam is taped over with minimum 76 mm wide aluminum tape. Additional material is installed such
that a crown of sealant minimum 13 mm is formed around the circumference of the threaded rod. The duct wrap adjacent to the threaded rod
must be installed with enough overlap to cover the seam.
6. Steel Band – (Not shown) Nominal 13 mm wide, 0.4 mm thick, made of carbon or stainless steel for 1 h rating and stainless steel for 2 h
rating, installed on wrapped duct with tensioning tool and spaced at minimum 267 mm OC.
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The duct shall be installed within the opening such that the annular space between the bare or wrapped duct and the edges of the
opening is minimum 25 mm, maximum 76 mm. For installations in gypsum wallboard assemblies, the opening to accommodate the duct
shall be framed on all sides using lengths of stud installed between vertical studs and secured to the vertical studs.

For installations in combustible floor/ceiling assemblies, only Option D shall be used. The maximum and minimum annular spaces shall
be 82 and 22 mm respectively. The opening to accommodate the duct shall be framed on all sides using lengths of minimum 38 mm by
240 mm wood joists.

Option A
(Duct Wrap Terminated at Masonry Wall - Maximum Duct Dimension 2.16 m)
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7(a). Firestop Insulation – Scrap duct wrap or ULC labelled mineral wool insulation with minimum 64 kg/m3 density compressed 50%
minimum and installed into the opening to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Material to be recessed 16 mm from both surfaces of wall to
allow for the installation of sealant (Item 7b).
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7(b). Firestop System Component – (XHJZC) – Sealant applied over insulation (Item 7a) to a minimum depth of 16 mm flush with exposed
surface of wall.
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7(c). Steel Angle – For ducts with any dimension greater than 1525 mm, stiffening angle 38 mm by 38 mm by 3 mm thick applied around the
perimeter of the duct within 100 mm of wall, secured with No. 10 steel screws spaced 200 mm OC.
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7(d). Duct Insulation (Collar) – (HNNZC) – For ducts with any dimension greater than 1525 mm, duct wrap minimum 610 mm wide,
applied over Item 3(b) adjacent to the wall. Collar to be tightly butted to each side of wall, or alternatively, collar may be installed

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continuously through wall provided collar projects a minimum of 610 mm from each side of wall.
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Option B
(Duct Wrap Continuous Through Non-Combustible Floor or Combustible or Non-Combustible Wall Opening - Maximum Duct
Dimension 2.16 m)
8(a). Firestop Insulation – Scrap duct wrap or ULC labelled mineral wool insulation with minimum 64 kg/m3 density compressed 50%
minimum and installed into the opening to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Material to be recessed 6.4 mm from top surface of floor or 16
mm from both surfaces of wall to allow for the installation of sealant (Item 7b).
8(b). Firestop System Component – (XHJZC) – Sealant applied over insulation (Item 7a) to a minimum depth of 6.3 mm flush with top
surface of floor or 16 mm flush with both surfaces of wall.
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8(c). Steel Angle – (Not shown) – For ducts with any dimension greater than 1525 mm, stiffening angles 38 mm by 38 mm by 3 mm thick are
applied around the perimeter of the duct within 100 mm of wall, secured with No. 10 steel screws spaced 200 mm OC.
8(d). Duct Insulation (Collar) – (HNNZC) – For ducts with any dimension greater than 1525 mm, duct wrap minimum 610 mm wide,
applied over Item 3(b) adjacent to the wall. Collar to be tightly butted to each side of wall, or alternatively, collar may be installed
continuously through wall provided collar projects a minimum of 610 mm from each side of wall.
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Option C
(Duct Wrap Terminated at Non-Combustible Floor - Maximum Duct Dimension 2.16 m)
9(a). Firestop Insulation – Scrap duct wrap or ULC labelled mineral wool insulation with minimum 64 kg/m3 density compressed 50%
minimum and installed into the opening to a minimum depth of 100 mm. Material to be recessed 6.4 mm from top surface of floor to
allow for the installation of sealant (Item 7b).
For floor assemblies, the firestop insulation is installed to full depth of floor. The insulation is recessed 6.4 mm from the top surface of
floor to allow for the installation of sealant (Item 7b).
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9(b). Firestop System Component – (XHJZC) – Sealant applied over insulation (Item 7a) to a minimum depth of 6.4 mm flush with top
surface of floor.
3M COMPANY – 3M Fire Barrier Sealants CP25 WB+, 1003 SL (for floors only), 1000 NS, IC 15WB+ or 3000 WT
Option D
(Duct Wrap Continuous Through Combustible Floor-Ceiling Opening - Maximum Duct Dimension 1.22 m)
10(a). Firestop Insulation – Unfaced scrap duct wrap or ULC labelled mineral wool insulation with minimum 64 kg/m3 density compressed
50% minimum and installed into the opening to a minimum depth of 240 mm. Material to be recessed from surface of floor to
accommodate required thickness of sealant (Item 7b).
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10(b). Firestop System Component – (XHJZC) – Sealant applied over insulation (Item 7a) to a minimum depth of 6.4 mm flush with top
surface of floor.
3M COMPANY – 3M Fire Barrier Sealants CP25 WB+, 1003 SL (for floors only), 1000 NS, IC 15WB+ or 3000 WT
11. Firestop System Component – (Not Shown). Caulk for use in “cocoon wrap” applications if cradle penetrates the wrap.
3M COMPANY – 3M Fire Barrier Sealants CP25 WB+, 1000 NS, IC 15WB+ or 3000 WT
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