A fire damper in the field not recognized
If you see a sleeve, label, actuator, fusible link, access panel, or framed damper at a wall/floor/shaft, slow down and identify it before building around it.
Stop if I see a labeled/framed piece in the wall and I think it may be a damper. Can you identify it before I work around it? Watch out Do not treat damper or rated-assembly work like normal duct. Check Look for label, sleeve, retaining angle, actuator/handle, fusible link, or access side. Do not cover, fasten through, paint over, insulate over, or block it. Open Photo ID or ask the foreman to identify the damper/access condition. Steps Look for label, sleeve, retaining angle, actuator/handle, fusible link, or access side. Do not cover, fasten through, paint over, insulate over, or block it. Open Photo ID or ask the foreman to identify the damper/access condition. Say this to your foreman I see a labeled/framed piece in the wall and I think it may be a damper. Can you identify it before I work around it?
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