Smoke Damper vs Fire Damper vs Combination | TinnerFlow

Field problem

Stop and ask

Stop. Get direction before you touch it.

Smoke Damper vs Fire Damper vs Combination

Three different devices with different functions. Wrong type or wiring creates life safety hazard.

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 4th Year RED

Stop if

Wall is [fire-rated/smoke barrier/combination]. Confirm fire, smoke, or FSD? Controls detail for wiring?

Watch out

Don't assume all wall dampers are fire dampers. Don't wire without controls submittal. Don't install without checking barrier type.

Check

Barrier type?
Drawing specification?
Controls submittal showing wiring?

Steps

Barrier type?
Drawing specification?
Controls submittal showing wiring?

Say this to your foreman

Wall is [fire-rated/smoke barrier/combination]. Confirm fire, smoke, or FSD? Controls detail for wiring?

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