Breaking Down NFPA80: Fire & Smoke Damper Inspections
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Building and Fire Codes require regular maintenance of fire and smoke dampers. Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) such as the Joint Commission, fire marshals and insurance risk auditors enforce these requirements. In recent years, multiple municipalities have passed legislation that details the requirements of what it means to be a […]