Pre-Fire-Damper Inspection Walk

Use before AHJ/fire damper inspection to check access, labels, blade path, and corrections.

Fire/smoke/combination damper inspection is scheduled or ceiling/wall closure is close.

Stop if

• Ask when access, label, actuator, blade path, sleeve, retaining angle, or correction owner is unclear.

Watch out

• Do not cover or close ceiling over unknown damper access.
• Do not force painted/seized access doors without direction.
• Do not claim corrected without photos/recheck if inspection is involved.

Check

• Damper label
• Access open/closed
• Blade path concern
• Wide room/grid

Steps

• Walk each damper location like the inspector will ask to see it open, visible, and documented.
• List each damper by room/grid/tag.
• Verify access panel exists, opens, and is large enough to inspect/service.
• Confirm UL/listing label and damper ID are visible and not covered.
• Check actuator/handle/control side clearance.
• Check blade path for screws, liner, insulation, debris, or duct edges.
• Photo and assign owner for each not-ready item.

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