UL
®
Code and Standard Issues
In general, the administrative section of codes state that all mechanical and electrical
systems must be kept in working order and an individual section may state that all life
safety devices and systems must be operable. NFPA 80 (Fire) & NFPA 105 (Smoke)
require periodic testing and repair of dampers as soon as possible after any deficiency is
uncovered.
Chapter 7 IBC & IFC "Containment” Dampers
Commissioning
End of first year
Every 4 years except in hospitals every 6 years
Chapter 9 IFC "Smoke Control System” Dampers
Dedicated
Non-dedicated
Commissioning
Commissioning
Semi-annually
Annually
Chapter 9 IBC & IFC
Fire detection & Smoke control systems
Dedicated
Non-dedicated
Weekly self-test
Not required
Fire & smoke dampers are appliances and field replacement of components is required
when failure of any component occurs.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (local Fire Marshal and/or Building Official) must be
consulted if any blade or auxiliary switches are employed and are connected to the fire
alarm system or to a Fire Fighters Smoke Control System (FSCS) panel. Retesting is
required. A permit and inspection may be required since connections to an alarm system
have been touched.
In the “Marking & Application Guide, Dampers for Fire Barrier and Smoke Applications &
Ceiling Dampers” April 2013 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®, page 6 they state:
DAMPER ACTUATORS
“… field mounting or substitution of actuators is not covered within the scope of the UL
certification of the product. However, this does not necessarily preclude replacement of
ac•tuators in the field. Like any appliance, field servicing of these products is not covered
under the scope of the UL certification and factory follow-up service program. As with any
part of the damper, it is expected that replacement of actuators in the field be done in
accordance with the damper manufacturer
’s
normal field servicing program.”
Ruskin Phillips P150 to Belimo FSNF or FSAF March 2018
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