FSD FSD Documentation & Record Keeping 1

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

Answer

NFPA 80 requires a written inspection report for every fire and smoke damper inspection, capturing all findings, identified deficiencies, and corrective actions taken.

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

Answer

NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 place the responsibility for maintaining inspection records on the building owner or their designated representative, not the inspection 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For the life of the building or until superseded by a more recent inspection

Answer

NFPA 80 requires that fire damper inspection records be kept for the life of the building or until superseded by a more current inspection, ensuring a continuous compliance history.

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

Answer

A compliant fire damper inspection report must include the damper's location and ID, inspection date, inspector credentials, and a documented pass or fail result for each unit inspected.

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

Answer

The AHJ, typically the local fire marshal or fire inspector, is the primary authority that reviews fire and smoke damper records during facility inspections or audits.

(FSD) Fire and Smoke Damper Certification Practice Test

(FSD) Fire and Smoke Damper Certification Practice Test

FSD FSD Documentation & Record Keeping 1