SMOKE/ FIRE DAMPER INSPECTION

Smoke / Fire Damper Inspection

COMPLIANCE

Integra Tech Test and Balance can provide fire and smoke damper inspections per code requirements. Above all, expert Integra Tech Test and Balance technicians will assist you in keeping your facility in compliance with all local and state building codes. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Building and Fire Codes require regular maintenance of fire and smoke dampers. Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) such as the Joint Commission, fire marshals and insurance risk auditors enforce these requirements.

Integra Tech Test and Balance fire damper inspection and smoke damper inspection services include:

Inspection of fire dampers, smoke dampers and combination fire/smoke dampers 1 year after installation for all facilities. Every 4 years thereafter in non-healthcare facilities, every 6 years in hospitals.
Locate and operate (i.e. actuate) all fire dampers and smoke dampers in your facility. Removing and resetting the fusible link to verify the damper fully closes.
Mark the location of the dampers on drawings.
Manually activate electric smoke dampers and pneumatic smoke dampers. This is to ensure that the actuator is operable and to verify it fully closes.
Provide a master report listing all code required information: location of damper, damper number, damper orientation, whether the damper passed or failed, and detailed reason for failure.
A summary report providing statistical review of the fire and smoke damper inspection project. Provides a “snapshot” overview of the condition of your facility.
We can also include “Before” and “After” pictures of every damper.

NFPA also requires that fire and smoke damper repairs begin without delay.

The NFPA states that should a damper be found deficient during routine maintenance and inspection, repair should begin as soon as possible. Per requirements of NFPA 80 and NFPA 105, Integra Tech Test and Balance can ensure your dampers are working properly and are code compliant. Damper repair services include:

Smoke damper and combination fire/smoke damper actuator replacement
Fire damper installation
Smoke damper installation
Combination fire/smoke damper installation
Damper repairs
- Adjustments to damper linkage
- Servicing internal components to allow closure
- Repairs to damper tracks that are binding and prohibiting closure
- Repairing broken tabs on damper
Access door installation

It is important to stay in compliance with the local and state building codes. Therefore, contract with the company that is an expert in passive fire protection systems.

For more information about fire and smoke damper repairs or to learn more about damper inspections, contact us today.

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