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Compartmentalization is a critical feature of a building’s passive fire protection system. To ensure compartmentalization during a fire, ductwork that penetrates rated walls or partitions requires the use of life safety dampers to restrict the passage of fire and smoke. This course reviews the three types of life safety dampers, their performance and resistance ratings, their functional options, and proper installation practices and guidelines.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the use of life safety dampers as part of an effective passive fire protection plan.
- Define the difference between the three types of dampers; fire, smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers and how they each function to resist the passage of fire, smoke and some toxic gasses.
- Examine the many types and styles of fire dampers available and how their function differs from one another.
- Examine the installation practices and guidelines for each of the three types of life safety dampers.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Michael Binkholder on behalf of Mestek Commercial Damper and Louver Group. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Michael Binkholder
Title: VP, Sales & Marketing, Air Balance Inc.
Background: My career has spanned 36 years in the distribution and manufacturing of commercial construction products, 10 with Mestek in their Commercial Damper Louver Group as VP Sales and Marketing. In support of the industry I have served on various AMCA related committees, as well as the AMCA Board of Directors. I am a member of NFPA and an associate member of the Washington DC/MD chapter of SMACNA. I was a co-patent holder for the original design of the first vertical storm louver, a paradigm changing design which spawned the current hurricane and wind driven rain louver category.
