What is Your Liability?

Proper firestop installation is the only option

When it comes to firestopping work, some contractors shy away from this field due to perceived liability risks.

However, Superior Insulation Company views this as a gateway to elevated status on jobsites and opportunities to pursue more work.

The liability myth: More than just ‘red stuff in a hole’

While some contractors avoid firestopping work because they fear liability issues, at Superior, we have demonstrated that properly installed firestopping reduces liability.

Firestopping work has to be done right. It’s the only way. Superior employees follow the UL system. Those who don’t create a liability for themselves.

Key points to understand:

  • Firestopping isn’t guesswork; it’s based on tested systems and engineering recommendations.
  • Following proper procedures protects you legally and ethically.
  • The real liability comes from improper installation, not from doing the job correctly.

From liability to life safety: Raising the stakes

When installing mechanical insulation, if there is a vapor barrier breach, there could be some sweating and possible water damage. But if firestopping is not correctly installed, somebody may die.

This is not just about avoiding lawsuits. It is about saving lives. Superior Insulation embraces and trains our crews in the proper methods and engineering recommendations, ensuring the safety of countless individuals who will occupy these buildings.

Getting the job done right the first time

Superior’s firestopping expertise has also changed the dynamic on jobsites and our relationship with general contractors.

Poorly installed firestopping is a quick way to fail an inspection and delay obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Delays like this cost money.

Firestopping is much more than just filling holes. It’s about ensuring life safety and carrying the responsibility that comes with it.

By regularly demonstrating our ability to properly complete fire-stopping projects on time, Superior Insulation is poised for new levels of success in the industry.