With such variety comes the burden of comprehending all of the design coordination and code compliance implications — in particular, when it comes to proper fire and smoke damper design. Many of the ...

SMACNA has released its new edition of the Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems. The sixth edition features a slew of new information regarding damper installations ...

fire doors, smoke dampers, smoke seals, smoke exhaust systems, pressurized rooms and/or sprinkler systems. Fire walls and smoke dampers prevented the spread of flames at this commercial building fire.

The Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers combine two dampers in one. The two-position device is tested to 5,000 cycles, intended to prevent the spread of fire (UL 1-1/2-hour fire rating), as well as smoke ...

A new guidance document on the basic criteria for the installation of fire and smoke damper units in fire resisting compartments has been produced by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection. A ...

When a fire is lit, an open damper lets the smoke, soot and gases escape out the chimney. When the damper is closed, it prevents cold air from entering through the chimney. Here’s everything you ...