Static fire dampers are used in applications where the fans shut down during fire and smoke control.
Fire damper in hvac duct.
They are also recommended for use in duct systems or penetrations of fire rated barriers designed to have pressurized airflow when dampers cycle closed during a fire.
These fire smoke dampers are designed for use in hvac systems requiring emergency fire smoke control.
Static duct fire dampers.
Static fire dampers can be used in both vertical and horizontal positions.
Dynamic duct fire dampers.
Dampers meet ul 555 fire safety standards to help prevent the spread of fire for 1 hours.
Dynamic fire damper styles.
They have a fusible link that melts at 165 f releasing a spring and causing the blades to close.
According to nfpa 90a 2012 section 5 3 2 1 where air ducts extend through only.
They are undersized to fit inside duct.
In the event of a fire these dampers automatically stop airflow through duct.
Yes it is and the inspector is correct.
However in situations where the hvac fans shut down when smoke is detected or a fire alarm is triggered experts will install a standard damper also known as a static fire damper in your air ducts.
They can accommodate airflow in either direction.
Heavy duty coil spring drives the fire damper curtain closed.
Now a building inspector is telling us we need to install fire dampers in the ductwork that penetrates the deck to the floor above.
Fire dampers are ul555 tested and labeled devices installed in ducts and air transfer openings or air distribution systems designed to close upon the detection of heat.