What do I check for finish work: fire/smoke damper finish access and labels?

Fire/smoke damper finish work is not cosmetic. Access, labels, sleeve/opening details, actuator clearance, and the listed installation matter for inspection and life safety.

Stop if

• This is a fire/smoke damper. Can you verify the access panel, label, actuator clearance, and listed installation detail before we cover it?

Watch out

• Stop before covering, modifying, cutting, moving, or hiding any fire/smoke damper, sleeve, access door, actuator, or rated assembly component.

Check

• Do not cover the damper without verified access.
• Keep actuator/linkage/operator space serviceable.
• Confirm labels are on the accessible side as required by project/code.
• Do not modify sleeves, breakaway connections, retaining angles, or rated assembly details without approval.
• Document access location with photos before closeout.

Steps

• Do not cover the damper without verified access.
• Keep actuator/linkage/operator space serviceable.
• Confirm labels are on the accessible side as required by project/code.
• Do not modify sleeves, breakaway connections, retaining angles, or rated assembly details without approval.
• Document access location with photos before closeout.

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