Damper Closeout Checklist
Missing/inaccessible/defeated rated dampers at closeout
Red / Stop And Verify3rdBatch 4
What This Helps With
Missing/inaccessible/defeated rated dampers at closeout
Apprentice words: damper checklist
Trade terms: damper closeout, fire/smoke, access, links, actuators
Check First
Every rated damper installed per listing, accessible, link/actuator intact
What Not To Do
Close in a defeated or inaccessible rated damper
What can go wrong: Closing in over unfinished rated dampers
Better Foreman Question
Can we walk all rated dampers before close-in?
Verify With
Reference type: NFPA 90A
Source to verify: NFPA 90A; listings; AHJ; spec
Safe wording: RED ZONE. Verify all rated dampers before close-in.