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Perimeter fire containment (PFC) systems help limit fire from spreading in high-rise buildings, providing time for occupants to exit and fire personnel to extinguish the fire. However, systems must be well designed to function correctly. There are five common misconceptions to avoid during development of a perimeter fire containment system, including:

All mineral wool is the same and can be used in a PFC system
ASTM E119 is equivalent to ASTM E2307
Steel back pans provide the most robust PFC systems
Vertical mullion protection is optional
Fire performance of exterior façade panels is not critical for PFC function