AMPP-FIS Exam Information and Outline
Fireproofing Inspection Specialty
AMPP-FIS Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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1. Principles of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) - Cellulosic vs. Hydrocarbon Fires: Understanding the difference in heat rise curves (Standard Time-Temperature Curve vs. High-Rise Hydrocarbon Curve). - Heat Transfer Mechanisms: Conduction, convection, and radiation. - Fire Resistance Ratings: The duration (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour) a system can withstand fire before the steel reaches its critical temperature ( or ). - Intumescence: The chemical process where a coating swells to many times its original thickness when exposed to heat, forming an insulating char. - Sublimation: The transition of a substance directly from a solid to a gas (relevant to certain specialty PFP materials). - Critical Temperature: The temperature at which structural steel loses approximately 50% of its load-bearing capacity. 2. Materials and Systems - SFRM (Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials): Cementitious or mineral fiber-based materials. - IFRM (Intumescent Fire Resistive Materials): Thin-film coatings used for aesthetic and structural purposes. - Rigid Board and Wraps: Pre-manufactured fire protection panels and flexible blankets. - Cementitious: PFP materials that resemble plaster or concrete and use a hydraulic binder. - Density: Mass per unit volume (e.g., ), a critical factor for the performance of SFRM. - Topcoat: A protective layer applied over IFRM to provide UV resistance or color, which must be compatible with the PFP system. 3. Surface Preparation and Application - Substrate Compatibility: Ensuring the primer is approved for use under the specific PFP material (referencing the UL Directory). - Environmental Monitoring: Dew point, relative humidity, and air/substrate temperature requirements. - Reinforcement: The use of mesh, scrim, or lath to help the PFP material stay attached during a fire. - Bond Strength: The adhesion between the PFP and the substrate (measured in or ). - WFT/DFT: Wet Film Thickness and Dry Film Thickness. - UL Design Number: A specific "recipe" or assembly (e.g., UL X607) that dictates exactly how the material must be applied to achieve a fire rating. 4. Inspection Tasks and Standards - ASTM E605: Standard for thickness and density of SFRM. - ASTM E736: Standard for cohesive/adhesive strength (bond strength) of SFRM. - AWCI Technical Manual 12-A/B: Guidance for the inspection of PFP. - Non-Conformance: A condition where the application does not meet the project specification or UL design. - Bayesian Sampling: (In some contexts) A method for determining the frequency of thickness measurements. - Cohesive Failure: A break within the PFP material itself, rather than at the substrate interface. 5. Safety and Post-Application - Hazardous Materials: Handling dust from SFRM or chemicals in IFRM. - Conditional Surveys: Inspecting existing fireproofing for cracks, delamination, or mechanical damage. - Repair Procedures: Patching and overlapping new material onto old. - Delamination: The separation of the PFP from the substrate or primer. - Orange Peel: A surface texture defect in IFRM that can impact final thickness readings. - Lath: Metal mesh used to mechanically "key" the fireproofing to the steel.