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Fire Life Safety Among Sheet Metal Workers Needed Now More Than Ever

Ensuring fire and smoke dampers are inspected on a regular basis is a safety issue for the entire HVAC contracting industry.
SNIPS Editorial Staff
September 30, 2020
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Ensuring fire and smoke dampers are inspected on a regular basis is a safety issue for the entire HVAC contracting industry.


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Air Movement and Control Association: Code required periodic testing of life safety dampers

Larry Felker
October 7, 2019
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The International Fire Code (IFC) requires periodic testing of life safety dampers and smoke control systems. There are some state or local variations, but the requirements are essentially the same in all of the U.S.


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Newly completed HVAC, plumbing, fire protection renovation at Robert A. Young Federal Building

The Integrated Facility Services design-build team performed all work while the 20-story, one-million-square-foot historic structure was 100 percent occupied.
August 16, 2019
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The Integrated Facility Services design-build team performed all work while the 20-story, million-square-foot historic structure was 100 percent occupied.


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Proper application of ceiling dampers

Ceiling dampers are crucial components of many fire-rated floor, ceiling and roof, ceiling assemblies.
August 30, 2018
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Because of the critical role a ceiling membrane plays in the fire-resistance performance of a floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly, any penetration through it must be protected. In the case of HVAC penetrations, protection comes in the form of a ceiling damper. 


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What to look for in selecting a building life safety system

Brian Crosby
June 13, 2018
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The NFPA 2018 conference and expo is one of the world’s biggest and most comprehensive events for fire, electrical and life safety.


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US rep marks Building Safety Month

May 14, 2018
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A U.S. Congress member has recognized the International Code Council’s efforts in promoting structure safety.


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