Fire Damper Inspection
The Joint Commission, State Fire Marshals and Other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ's), require Fire and Smoke Dampers to be tested at specified intervals.
In regions which enforce NFPA Standards (e.g., North America), fire dampers and combination fire/smoke dampers require inspection and testing one year after installation, and then every 4 years; except in hospitals, where the frequency shall be every 6 years. Documentation indicating the location of the damper, date of inspection, name of inspector and deficiencies discovered is also required.
Repairs should begin without delay if a damper is found inoperable.
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