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Inspection & Testing Procedures Flashcards

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  1. An inspector discovers that a fire damper installed in a 2-hour fire-rated wall has a 1.5-hour fire rating. What action is required?

    Answer: Replace the damper with one rated for 2 hours or higher

    The damper's fire rating must equal or exceed the fire-resistance rating of the assembly in which it is installed per IBC and NFPA 80.

  2. Which of the following best describes the 'reset test' phase of a fire damper inspection?

    Answer: Verifying the damper reopens to full rated opening after a manual trip

    The reset test confirms the damper can be restored to its fully open position after being manually tripped, ensuring normal HVAC operation resumes.

  3. What condition would cause a fire damper to receive an automatic 'fail' regardless of blade movement during inspection?

    Answer: Missing or incorrect fusible link

    A missing or wrong-rated fusible link means the damper cannot activate at the correct temperature, which is an automatic failure.

  4. During inspection, an electrically actuated smoke damper does not respond to a signal from the fire alarm control panel. What is the FIRST diagnostic step?

    Answer: Verify that power and the control signal are reaching the actuator terminals

    Before replacing components, confirm that the correct voltage and control signal are present at the actuator to isolate the fault location.

  5. NFPA 80 requires that inspection records be retained for how long?

    Answer: 5 years

    NFPA 80 requires that inspection and testing records be kept for a minimum of 5 years and made available to the AHJ upon request.

  6. What is 'curtain blade' design in the context of fire dampers, and why is it relevant to inspection?

    Answer: Multiple overlapping blades that fold into the damper pocket — inspectors verify full retraction

    Curtain blade dampers have multiple folding blades; inspectors must confirm all blades fully retract into the pocket so airflow is not restricted.

  7. A damper is located in a ceiling radiation damper (CRD) application. Which additional check is unique to this installation?

    Answer: Confirming the damper is listed for ceiling radiation damper use and the fusible link faces the ceiling plenum

    CRDs must carry a specific UL listing and be installed with the fusible link on the plenum side to detect heat from a ceiling-space fire.