SMACNA Issues New Edition of the Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide For HVAC Systems
Designed for the HVAC and sheet metal industries
CHANTILLY, Va. — The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), an organization dedicated to the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, announced the sixth edition of its Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems is now available. The 6th edition has been updated from the 2002 edition and includes updated ICC/UMC/NFPA code references and expanded guideline notes as to the details of damper installation. This edition provides clarity on the responsibilities of the designers, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and local code authorities regarding fire and smoke damper systems. New information is provided on the mandatory requirements for fire/smoke damper inspection, testing, and servicing.
The updated 144-page standard was revised to provide contractors, designers, and facility owners with the information they need to apply effective and efficient solutions to their projects.