There are many design parameters when it comes to understanding the full complexity of fire and smoke damper design and installation. This article will attempt to cover a few of these complexities.

Life safety dampers are going to close in the event of a fire or smoke presence in the building ... where maintenance or tech can walk right up to it. When it comes to installing an IRIS damper, ...

Installing a lock-top chimney damper is ... damper not to seal as well as it once may have. Many times, the fireplace throat damper rusts apart and is non-functional, allowing heat and air from ...

smoke dampers and combination fire/smoke dampers to be made one year after installation at any facility type, and again every six years in hospitals (every four years for other building types).