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SPACING AROUND DAMPER INSTALLATIONS
Supporting construction
BS EN 1366-2:2015 section 7.3 states “the distance between the fire dampers shall not be less the 200mm.”
Multiple ducts in one large opening is not currently included in a harmonised standard, but this is being
investigated by standards committees.
Surrounding construction
BS EN 1366-2:2015 section 13.6 states “minimum separation of 75mm between fire damper and a construction
element (wall /floor).”
Wall opening
200mm
minimum
Wall opening
Damper
casing
Damper
casing
75mm
minimum
75mm
minimum
Wall opening
Damper casing