We are pleased to inform you that in addition to serving the HVAC and sheet metal industries, we are now: Certified HVAC Fire Life Safety Contractors! So what does that mean? As a certified HVAC Fire Life Safety Contractor The Fab 3 Group is qualified to inspect and verify the proper installation, operation and maintenance of fire dampers and smoke dampers in accordance with local codes and NFPA guidelines.
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NFPA Guidelines
Fire Dampers NFPA 80
- 19.4.1 – Each damper shall be tested and inspected 1 year after installation
- 19.4.1.1 – The test and inspection frequency shall then be every 4 years, except in hospitals, where the frequency shall be every 6 years
NFPA 90A
- B.2.1 – Each damper should be examined every 2 years to ensure that it is not rusted or blocked, giving attention to hinges and other moving parts
Smoke Dampers NFPA 90A
- B.2.1 – Each damper should be examined every 2 years to ensure that it is not rusted or blocked, giving attention to hinges and other moving parts
NFPA 105
- 6.5.2 – Each damper shall be tested and inspected 1 year after installation. The test and inspection frequency shall then be every 4 years, except in hospitals, where the frequency shall be every 6 years.
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