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Ductwork in Atriums

Atrium smoke control duct has specific code requirements for smoke exhaust and makeup air.

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 4th Year RED

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For this atrium, what smoke control design, duct materials, and damper requirements does the engineer specify?

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Don't treat atrium duct as standard exhaust. Don't ignore smoke control design.

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What smoke control design applies to this atrium?
Are fire-rated ducts required?
What about smoke dampers and controls?

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What smoke control design applies to this atrium?
Are fire-rated ducts required?
What about smoke dampers and controls?

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For this atrium, what smoke control design, duct materials, and damper requirements does the engineer specify?

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