Smoke Damper vs Fire Damper vs Combination

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

I'm checking smoke damper vs fire damper vs combination at [location]. I found damper in duct penetrating wall, unsure which type. Wall is [fire-rated/smoke barrier/combination]. Confirm fire, smoke, or FSD? Controls detail for wiring?

Fire/Smoke Dampers & Rated Assemblies 2nd Year RED

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Hold point on smoke damper vs fire damper vs combination: I have the location, photo, drawing/detail, and what was checked. Who should verify before this gets cut, covered, lifted, sealed, energized, or signed off?

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

room/grid/area
photo of condition
drawing/detail
manufacturer/model if visible
what I already checked

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