SUSPENDED COVER

Reroofing has its challenges, but dust and debris falling inside the building should not be one of them. Installing a temporary suspended ceiling during reroofing activities provides a dust and debris containment barrier for facilities during construction. TuffWrap SmartSeam® suspended cover is the only fully code-compliant temporary ceiling construction barrier approved for safe installation above and below fire sprinklers to keep operations open during reroofing and construction. TuffWrap is the only interior protection company that offers 100% code-compliant ceiling barriers. No other company can make this claim.

It all started when TuffWrap’s President and Founder Dave Campbell needed to solve a roofing contractor’s problem of keeping dust and debris from contaminating a workspace while roofers worked above. Click here to TAKE A LOOK BACK…

TuffWrap Celebrates 10 Years SmartSeam Suspended Cover
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Celebrating 10 years, 50,000 rolls & 75 million sq. ft. of Protection!

This October, TuffWrap Installations celebrates the tenth anniversary of SmartSeam® – a much-needed advance in the problem of construction debris and contaminants – when it installed its revolutionary suspended cover system at a nationally known craft brewery in 2013. SmartSeam® is the first suspended cover and proprietary installation system that uses a temporary ceiling construction barrier above and below the fire sprinklers. TuffWrap is the only interior protection company that offers 100% code-compliant ceiling barriers. 

Installation above the fire sprinklers eliminated the problem of impeded sprinkler operation. However, it made it difficult to seal around all protrusions at that level. In addition, it introduced the risk of the suspended cover falling during a fire and preventing the sprinklers from properly operating. Installation below sprinklers avoided the problem of sealing around all protrusions. But it prevented the sprinklers from functioning properly, or at all. 

In addition to being installed above fire sprinklers, SmartSeam® is the only suspended cover product and installation method specifically developed and approved for temporary interior protection to be safely installed beneath the automatic sprinklers, mitigating dust and debris. Using SmartSeam® as a temporary ceiling barrier enables reroofing and repair projects to continue overhead without costly production shutdowns, product recall risks, and most importantly, endangering the people and products. The SmartSeam® dust and debris containment barrier gives companies confidence that the fire sprinklers remain fully operational in case of a fire during the reroofing project. That’s  something to celebrate.

TuffWrap® APPROACH

TuffWrap Code Compliant Suspended Cover - Temporary Ceiling Construction Barrier

YOU CAN RELY ON TUFFWRAP®

SmartSeam® Suspended Cover and proprietary installation is the only IBC® Code Compliant and FM Approved System on the market. Safety, reliability, and best practices make the difference when it comes to protecting our clients’ people, products, and property.

SmartSeam® meets all evaluation requirements

Others may claim to be compliant but only TuffWrap Suspended Cover meets ALL of the IBC International Building Code’s  EC 043-2020 six areas of compliance, FDA, GMP, UL 723S, NFPA 13, ASTM E84 Class A, UES 706 and is FM-4652 Approved.

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International Building Code ® & FM Approvals

TuffWrap SmartSeam® is the only Suspended Cover to fully comply with the (IBC®) International Building Code’s  EC 043-2020 six areas of compliance. SmartSeam® temporary ceiling is the only real choice for choosing to protect their brand during reroofing.

IBC 6-Point Criteria

1Quality

Audited manufacturing quality

4Fire Resistance

Flame retardant - Acceptable flame propagation performance

2Strength

Stays in place; Meets structural performance ASTM E330 procedure A (diff pressure test)

5Durability

Performs for the duration of the installation

3Effectiveness

Prevents dust/debris from entering protected space

6Safety

Opens up per code and partially drops out, but does not impede sprinklers

In order to be fully compliant, the product must meet all areas of the International Building Code’s EC 043-2020 and FM Approvals. TuffWrap SmartSeam® Suspended Cover is the only approved system in the industry.

Only TuffWrap can provide the actual documentation for approvals.

FM Approvals Certificate of Compliance

IBC's EC 043-2020, SmartSeam UES ER 706 and UES LR No: UEL-5055

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INNOVATION IN DUST & DEBRIS CONTAINMENT

SmartSeam® Suspended Cover System – Code Compliant & FM Approved
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CODE COMPLIANT

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FLAME RESISTANT

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HEAT REACTIVE SEAM

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PROTECTIVE DUST CAP

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ANTISTATIC

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ANTIMICROBIAL

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STRONG 4-PLY MATERIAL

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INNOVATIVE SCRIM DESIGN

Patented fire code compliant TuffWrap’s SmartSeam® keeps fire sprinklers operational.

SMARTSEAM® Suspended Cover System – The Only Code Compliant & FM Approved System

Meeting industry compliance standards helps roofing contractors, general contractors, and companies mitigate the risk(s) and liabilities of protecting people, products, and property during re-roofing and construction projects. SmartSeam® is the first suspended cover product and installation method that has been specifically developed and approved for temporary interior protection installed beneath the automatic sprinklers to mitigate dust and debris. SmartSeam® is the only interior protection company system that offers fully code-compliant ceiling barriers meeting 100% IBC EC 043-2020; NFPA 13, ASTM E84 Class A; FM-4652; UL 723S compliance standards. No other company can make this claim.

How do you know the product that you are looking at complies with any standard at all? The only way that you know is if it has been evaluated by a recognized accredited certification body. As the leader in this industry, you can be assured that we are up to date on all the rules and regulations governing this process. It’s our responsibility to know what codes are applicable and to provide you with a solution that will reduce your liabilities.

What does IAPMO Uniform ES Mark of Conformity give you? Assurance that SmartSeam is a code compliant installation you and your team can rely on. TuffWrap + IAPMO Uniform ES= CONFIDENCE and COMPLIANCE.

How do you know if a product is suitable for your intended use?  Only TuffWrap® Installations is audited and certified by IAPMO and has ongoing compliance audits and recertification of the use of the approved materials and guidelines in the IBC document. IAPMO professional credentialing services and the company behind Uniform ES reports provides a valid and reliable professional testing program to prove compliance with the code sections. These include flame and smoke performance, stability, and structural performance requirements. NFPA 13 is the standard for the design and installation of automated fire sprinkler systems to prevent fire deaths and property loss. An evaluation process for International Building and Fire Code Compliance is more rigorous than meeting Underwriter Laboratories’ approval of UL723S.  Watch the video to see how TuffWrap®  Installations meets IAPMO Uniform ES Evaluation Criteria for Temporary Ceiling Construction Barriers .

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SmartSeam®  is approved to be used underneath fire sprinkler systems. See how SmartSeam®  Suspended Cover stands up to the heat during the flame test.

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SMARTSEAM® is a 100% Building Code compliant Suspended Cover, approved to be installed under fire sprinklers.

SmartSeam® keeps facilities safe and operational during re-roofing, renovation and construction projects. It is a temporary suspended ceiling made from a sheet of polyethylene used below the roof deck to capture dust and debris that might drop during construction. Engineered to be flame-resistant, the heat-reactive seam, made up of 6′ x 5′ panels, opens quickly in the event of a fire to allow sprinklers to activate. A protective dust cap over the heat-reactive seam provides extra dust and debris protection. Made from a four-ply material, six-mil thick polyethylene, SmartSeam® incorporates a diagonal and perpendicular scrim design to resist tearing and provide the highest puncture resistance and tear strength. In addition, TuffWrap is the only company in the industry that provides antimicrobial protection against mold, mildew, and bacterial growth and is anti-static to mitigate electrostatic discharges (ESD) to combat combustible dust.

SmartSeam® is a 100% code compliant temporary suspended ceiling. It meets the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) Evaluation Criteria, EC 043-2020, for Temporary Ceiling Construction Barriers. Including the IBC’s six categories of performance: quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety. In addition, it meets the FM Approvals’ unique stringent requirements and procedures established for a new class of materials (FM-4652). The compliance of TuffWrap’s SmartSeam® indicates that the product is tested to the highest standards and maintains a consistent quality which can limit liability during a project.

SmartSeam®  heat-reactive seams allow sprinklers to activate in the event of a fire.

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THREE REQUIREMENTS OF CODE COMPLIANCE

The SmartSeam® Suspended Cover System meets the three requirements of code compliance to ensure that it is safe and effective interior protection to use during reroofing projects. To provide roofing debris containment, SmartSeam® has a specially engineered film with anti-static, fire retardant, and anti-microbial additives to stop dust and debris from flying around or falling due to construction.

Three Requirements of Code Compliance include:

1. RECOGNIZED STANDARD: IAPMO worked with engineers to help identify requirements, develop a consensus document to outline the requirements, and identify the specific testing that complied with the appropriate sections of code. TuffWrap® has met and exceeded all these requirements. 

2. IMPARTIAL TESTING: SmartSeam® had to be independently tested by IAPMO and pass numerous requirements on flame and smoke performance, stability, and structural performance.

3. SCHEDULED AND CONTINUOUS MANUFACTURING QUALITY AUDITS: SmartSeam® was invented and exclusively manufactured by TuffWrap®. Made in the USA, the TuffWrap® manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania is inspected and audited for quality assurance throughout the year.

Using SmartSeam®, an IBC and IFC compliant suspended cover ensures that your local fire marshal, building officials, AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction), and the contractor will use a product that is safe and effective for protecting people, products, and property. Click here to view the SmartSeam® Suspended Cover IAPMO Evaluation Report, and learn why it is the only code-compliant suspended cover solution on the market.

TuffWrap Code Compliance

SmartSeam® meets IBC EC 043-2020; NFPA 13, ASTM E84 Class A; FM-4652; UL 723S code compliance standards. 

UL CERTIFICATIONS INFORMATION

TUFF WRAP INSTALLATIONS INC
ONE MIDWAY BUSINESS CENTER
2080 DETWILER RD
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438 USA

CEILING PANELS FOR USE BENEATH SPRINKLERS

Polyethylene film used as a stretch ceiling system, identified as TuffWrap® with SmartSeam®.

 

Flame spread 0*

Smoke developed 75 – 100*


* May be used beneath sprinklers in accordance with application instructions supplied with product, subject to the authorities having jurisdiction.


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