Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) Program
At Hilti, we believe in helping to save lives through innovation and education. In 1998, Hilti created the Hilti Accredited Firestop Specialty Contractor (HAFSC) Program to partner with contractors that specialize in the correct installation of firestop systems. Through this program, Firestop Specialty Contractors receive opportunities for accreditation, education, industry wide updates, access to industry professionals, and quicker completion times on Engineering Judgments. They shall take all reasonable steps to ensure Hilti products are installed correctly, professionally and in accordance with the Hilti UL Listing, Intertek, Factory Mutual, FM, QAI or Engineering Judgment drawing for the specified application.
There are about 120 companies in the US and Canada in our HAFSC Program that have completed the accreditation requirements.
Why use HAFSC on the jobsite?
For architects and specifiers
Get manufacturer-trained professionals who are knowledgeable about firestopping methods and quality installations
- Allows tradespeople to focus on their area of expertise, leaving firestopping to firestop specialty contractors
- Provide a single source contractor who is responsible for all firestop applications
- Help promote easier inspection by officials who know and have greater trust in professional firestop installers
- Increase your confidence that your firestopping is of higher quality by trained installers
As a contractor
Differentiate yourself in the marketplace
- Shows a degree of professionalism not offered by other firestop manufacturers
- Documented training activities for company employees including advanced topics not offered elsewhere
- Ability for Hilti employees to recommend installer for construction bids and turn-key solutions based upon completion of formalized program
- Marketing materials provided (i.e. HAFSC logo and company name listed on Hilti webpage) to help identify the commitment and professionalism as a HAFSC.
- May allow for project specifications to be met for “manufacturer trained” or “accredited contractor” requirement
Benefits of joining our HAFSC Program
- Access to industry professionals within Hilti (codes, testing, products, system designs, etc.)
- Prioritized Engineering Judgements
- Participation in Hilti events associated with construction conferences (i.e. FCIA)
- Corporate and field-based training programs
- Joint business reviews with local sales and technical teams
- Access to UL's qualified firestop contractor program continuing education units
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