Field problem

Stop and ask

Stop. Get direction before you touch it.

Drywall is about to cover a fire damper access

Stop the cover-up before the damper, actuator, link, or access side gets buried. Mark the location, document it, and get the access opening framed per the approved damper detail and AHJ/code requirements.

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 4th Year RED

Watch out

Check

Steps

Say this to your foreman

Drywall/ceiling is about to cover the damper at [location]. I marked the damper and access side and have photos. Do you want me to stop cover-up until the correct access opening is framed?

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