Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
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Hi all, I got myself lost here...
Is there a code or standard that dictates inspect/test for smoke and fire dampers?
How often would that be?
I'm unable to get to the NFPA codes online today or I'd have given it a shot already.
Thanks!
Is there a code or standard that dictates inspect/test for smoke and fire dampers?
How often would that be?
I'm unable to get to the NFPA codes online today or I'd have given it a shot already.
Thanks!
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
Any specific code/ standard you have to inspect by
RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
The occupancies are retail and school (college). It's NFPA 72, but the frequencies in Table 10.4.3 do not include dampers. Line 10.4.3.3 confuses me.
I have tested them annually as a matter of routine when we're doing normal fire alarm testing. Now I just need to figure out what standard might support this frequency or else tell me what it should be.
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
Will have to look which nfpa standard applies and also you will need to find out if the ahj has adopted the standard
RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
It turns out it's NFPA 80 (and yes it's been adopted). Required frequency is one year after installation, then every four years thereafter.
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Goober Dave
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RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
We let them close, then open the access doors on each side. Inspect for any defects in blades or seals, clean, reassemble, and reset. On the outside we inspect the link and motor, and clean them. I guess we could also check for leakage when shut but that's an iffy measurement in the field.
Oh, and if the access doors are not there, we start the job with foul language and shears.
Thanks much for your info!
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
RE: Inspect and Test Smoke/Fire Dampers How Often?
Best to you,
Goober Dave
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