TAB asks me to reset or open a tripped fire/smoke damper
Stop and get qualified direction. Fire/smoke dampers are life-safety devices and may require qualified-person reset, inspection, documentation, and AHJ/site-specific requirements.
Watch out Do not reset or force a fire/smoke damper because someone is waiting on airflow. Check Identify damper type: volume, fire, smoke, combination, motorized/control. Do not reset until foreman/superintendent confirms who is allowed. Document location/tag and why it tripped/closed if known. Coordinate with TAB and inspection requirements. Ask before touching actuator, fusible link, reset lever, or access panel. Steps Identify damper type: volume, fire, smoke, combination, motorized/control. Do not reset until foreman/superintendent confirms who is allowed. Document location/tag and why it tripped/closed if known. Coordinate with TAB and inspection requirements. Ask before touching actuator, fusible link, reset lever, or access panel. Say this to your foreman TAB needs this fire/smoke damper opened at [location]. Who is approved to reset/inspect it, and does AHJ/site require documentation or witness?
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