FSD Inspection & Testing Procedures 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 80, how often must fire dampers in non-hospital occupancies be inspected and tested after the initial acceptance test?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

Answer

NFPA 80 requires fire dampers in non-hospital occupancies to be inspected and tested every 6 years after initial acceptance.

Question 2

What is the required inspection frequency for fire dampers installed in hospitals under NFPA 80?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years

Answer

Hospital occupancies require more frequent inspection — every 4 years per NFPA 80.

Question 3

When a fire damper is found to be obstructed by insulation or debris during inspection, what is the correct immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the obstruction and verify full blade travel

Answer

Obstructions must be removed and the damper must be cycled to confirm full, unobstructed blade travel before closing the inspection.

Question 4

Which tool is most commonly used by an inspector to manually reset a fire damper fusible link after a test?

Accepted Answer

Reset rod or stiff wire

Answer

A reset rod or stiff wire is inserted through the access door to re-latch the damper blade after the fusible link is replaced.

Question 5

During a smoke damper inspection, the inspector confirms the blade moves to the closed position but the position indicator shows 'open.' What should be recorded?

Accepted Answer

Fail — position indicator malfunction must be corrected

Answer

A faulty position indicator is a deficiency because the building automation system relies on it to verify damper status.

(FSD) Fire and Smoke Damper Certification Practice Test

(FSD) Fire and Smoke Damper Certification Practice Test

FSD Inspection & Testing Procedures 2