Forgetting to install a fire damper in a rated wall penetration
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Before routing any duct through a fire or smoke rated assembly, check the drawings for a damper callout and the wall rating schedule. Fire dampers in rate…
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Before routing any duct through a fire or smoke rated assembly, check the drawings for a damper callout and the wall rating schedule. Fire dampers in rated walls are non-negotiable code requirements.
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