Mike Coyazo is product manager for Ruskin’s commercial and UL life safety dampers. He has been with the company for over 17 years, primarily dedicated to life safety dampers. Over the years, he has conducted numerous damper trainings for HVAC industry professionals, including working with SMACNA’s Building Inspectors Program and participating in both ICC and NFPA code hearings.

Addressing the Challenge of Oversized Openings in UL Damper Installations

Solutions do exist

Mike Coyazo

August 21, 2017

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As architects and engineers draw up plans for commercial buildings, it is a common practice to design openings in walls. In many cases, these openings allow for intake and/or exhaust air that supports the building’s HVAC system and are fire-resistive rated.

You want to grow your business, gain a competitive advantage, and provide your customers with better service. You’re considering adding a new service line, but aren’t sure the best way to do it. Not all service lines are created equal and you must choose wisely or risk creating problems instead of reaching your goals.

Contractors using smart HVAC maintenance technology have demonstrated clear advantages of predictive diagnostics. Through this technology, the technician workflow has advanced and as a result, has enabled the ‘know before you go’ service call, assisted labor management and also enabled a new 24/7 maintenance program approach within traditional HVAC operations.

ACHRNEWS

2019 October 21

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at developments within the indoor air quality market. We also examine the relationship between HVACR and sustainable/renewable commercial buildings.

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