Pre-fire-damper inspection walk checklist
Walk every damper location before inspection: access openable, label visible, actuator/handle reachable, blade path clear, sleeve/angles visible, and location documented.
Watch out Do not let inspection start with hidden access, unreadable labels, blocked actuators, or unverified blade paths. Check List each damper by room/grid/tag. Verify access panel opens and label is visible. Check blade path for screws, liner, debris, or blocked actuator. Photo issues and assign owner before AHJ/inspector arrives. Steps List each damper by room/grid/tag. Verify access panel opens and label is visible. Check blade path for screws, liner, debris, or blocked actuator. Photo issues and assign owner before AHJ/inspector arrives. Say this to your foreman Fire damper inspection is coming. Do you want me to run a damper-by-damper access/label/blade-path walk and send a punch list?
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