Ductwork in Stairwell Pressurization
Stairwell pressurization duct is life safety and must meet strict code requirements.
Stop if
- For this stairwell pressurization duct, what are the specific code and design requirements? And is it on emergency power?
Watch out
- Don't treat stairwell pressurization as standard duct. Don't install without checking smoke control design.
Check
- What code requirements for stairwell pressurization duct?
- Are fire dampers allowed?
- What gauge and seal class?
Steps
- What code requirements for stairwell pressurization duct?
- Are fire dampers allowed?
- What gauge and seal class?
Say this to your foreman
For this stairwell pressurization duct, what are the specific code and design requirements? And is it on emergency power?
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