Fire & Smoke Protection with Life Safety Dampers (Removed)

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.

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