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10 FIRE, SMOKE AND COMBINATION DAMPERS

A General requirement: Fire, smoke and combination dampers shall be labelled/tested

by UL or another agency performing testing and follow-up inspection services
systems acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and shall meet the
requirements of the current edition of NFPA Pamphlet No. 90A or BS 476.

B Manufacturer should submit the Test Certificates for each type and size dampers;
the test certificate shall include the following information but not limited to:

1. Hr. class (Fire Rating),

2. Damper mounting position,
3. Single/multi section,
4. Types (Dynamic or Static)
5. Air Flow
6. Pressure Ratings.
7. Leakage class.

FIRE DAMPERS

C Furnish and install fire dampers at ducts penetrating fire resistant walls and at all
locations as indicated, required and/or herein specified.

D Fire dampers shall be constructed and installed as follows:

1. Fires damper shall be installed where ducts pass through fire walls or area
separation walls. Dampers shall be installed at the fire wall and shall be of the
folding blade curtain type with fusible link.
2. Fire dampers must be approved by Engineer and shall be installed in sleeves in
accordance with manufacturer instructions.
3. Dampers shall be actuated by approved fusible link. Upon operation of the
link, the dampers shall close automatically and remain tightly closed.
4. Fusible links shall operate approximately 10°C above the maximum
temperature the duct system shall encounter under normal operation, but not
less than 72°C, unless otherwise noted on the Drawings.
5. Fire dampers shall be equipped with stainless steel spring catches.
6. Provide hinged duct access door for inspection and servicing of dampers.
7. Damper operation shall be tested after the installation is complete. A written
certificate shall be issued by the contractor stating the identification of
damper as to location, date tested, and names and signatures of testing
personnel.

SMOKE DAMPERS

E Furnish and install smoke dampers where shown on the drawings in accordance with
applicable local regulations. Smoke shall be subject to approval of the fire
department, damper shall be Label according to UL 555S .

F In general, dampers are required to isolate air handling equipment from the
remainder of the system and wherever ducts penetrate smoke partitions. Where

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