FSD FSD Documentation & Record Keeping

Question 1

Which document must be completed after each fire and smoke damper inspection per NFPA 80?

Accepted Answer

A written inspection report documenting findings, deficiencies, and corrective actions

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A verbal summary delivered to the building manager on site

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A digital photo log submitted directly to the AHJ

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A service ticket filed only with the installing contractor

Question 2

Who is ultimately responsible for maintaining fire and smoke damper inspection records at a facility?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or their designated representative

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The inspection contractor who performed the work

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The local fire marshal's office

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The original installing HVAC contractor

Question 3

Per NFPA 80, how long must fire damper inspection records be retained?

Accepted Answer

For the life of the building or until superseded by a more recent inspection

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Three years from the date of the most recent inspection

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One year past the scheduled next inspection date

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Until the next building permit is issued

Question 4

Which of the following pieces of information is required on a fire damper inspection report?

Accepted Answer

Damper location, identification number, inspection date, inspector credentials, and pass/fail result

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Only the pass/fail result and the inspector's business name

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The cost estimate for any required repairs

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The brand name and model number of the HVAC unit in the same zone

Question 5

Which authority typically requests access to fire and smoke damper inspection records during a facility audit?

Accepted Answer

The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), usually the local fire marshal or fire inspector

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The building's insurance underwriter only

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The original equipment manufacturer's warranty department

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The state licensing board for HVAC contractors

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a damper identification tag affixed to a fire or smoke damper?

Accepted Answer

To link the physical damper to its inspection records and building documentation

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To satisfy the manufacturer's warranty requirements only

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To indicate the HVAC technician who installed the unit

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To display the duct static pressure rating at that location