Access At Every Fire/Smoke Damper
No access door; can't reset link/actuator; inspection fail
Red / Stop And Verify3rdBatch 4
What This Helps With
No access door; can't reset link/actuator; inspection fail
Apprentice words: fire damper access door
Trade terms: fire/smoke damper access door, service access
Check First
Access door required at each rated damper per listing/AHJ
What Not To Do
Omit access to save a cut
What can go wrong: Closing in a rated damper with no access
Better Foreman Question
Where do the access doors go for these rated dampers?
Verify With
Reference type: IMC
Source to verify: IMC; NFPA 90A; manufacturer listing; AHJ
Safe wording: RED ZONE. Access is required — verify with listing/AHJ.