They are undersized to fit inside duct.
Fire damper in hvac duct.
Yes it is and the inspector is correct.
Static duct fire dampers.
Fusible link melts releasing the fire damper curtain.
Static fire dampers are used in applications where the fans shut down during fire and smoke control.
They have a fusible link that melts at 165 f releasing a spring and causing the blades to close.
Static fire dampers can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions.
Now a building inspector is telling us we need to install fire dampers in the ductwork that penetrates the deck to the floor above.
Dampers meet ul 555 fire safety standards to help prevent the spread of fire for 1 hours.
They can accommodate airflow in either direction.
Dynamic fire damper styles.
Fire dampers are ul555 tested and labeled devices installed in ducts and air transfer openings or air distribution systems designed to close upon the detection of heat.
According to nfpa 90a 2012 section 5 3 2 1 where air ducts extend through only.
If your hvac keeps air flowing during an emergency your hvac unit will have a dynamic fire damper.
Heavy duty coil spring drives the fire damper curtain closed.
We are installing a new hvac system in the basement of the hospital.
In the event of a fire these dampers automatically stop airflow through duct.
Dynamic duct fire dampers.