Inspection & Testing Procedures Flashcards
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According to NFPA 80, how often must fire dampers in non-hospital occupancies be inspected and tested after the initial acceptance test?
Answer: Every 6 years
NFPA 80 requires fire dampers in non-hospital occupancies to be inspected and tested every 6 years after initial acceptance.
What is the required inspection frequency for fire dampers installed in hospitals under NFPA 80?
Answer: Every 4 years
Hospital occupancies require more frequent inspection — every 4 years per NFPA 80.
When a fire damper is found to be obstructed by insulation or debris during inspection, what is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Remove the obstruction and verify full blade travel
Obstructions must be removed and the damper must be cycled to confirm full, unobstructed blade travel before closing the inspection.
Which tool is most commonly used by an inspector to manually reset a fire damper fusible link after a test?
Answer: Reset rod or stiff wire
A reset rod or stiff wire is inserted through the access door to re-latch the damper blade after the fusible link is replaced.
During a smoke damper inspection, the inspector confirms the blade moves to the closed position but the position indicator shows 'open.' What should be recorded?
Answer: Fail — position indicator malfunction must be corrected
A faulty position indicator is a deficiency because the building automation system relies on it to verify damper status.
What does the term 'rated opening' mean in the context of fire damper inspection?
Answer: The fully open position the damper must achieve for normal HVAC operation
Rated opening refers to the full-open position required for normal HVAC airflow, which the damper must reach during functional testing.
An inspector finds a fire damper whose access door is blocked by a newly installed cable tray. What is the proper course of action?
Answer: Require relocation of the cable tray or provision of alternate access before completing inspection
NFPA 80 mandates that access doors must remain unobstructed; the obstruction must be corrected before inspection can be completed.