For example, if the firestop systems in a structure were inoperable, a significant part of the fire safety plan might be compromised in the event of a fire because the walls and floors that contain the firestops are intended to have a fire-resistance rating.
If the firestop systems in a structure are not functioning properly, this could significantly impact the effectiveness of the building's fire safety plan because the walls and floors that contain the firestops are designed to have a specific fire-resistance rating.