Guide to the installation of fire and smoke dampers.

HVCA Publications, fire and smoke dampers

HVCA Publications has launched a guide to good practice for the installation of fire and smoke dampers (DW/145. It highlights many of the basic principles in the design and installation process, while identifying the responsibilities that attach to the team as a whole.

The guide also identifies matters that must be addressed when fire and/or smoke dampers are to be installed in ventilation ductwork.

There are design checklists and a register of current industry-recognised fire-testing and assessment bodies.

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