Where a fusible link is installed on a combination fire/smoke damper,
the fusible link shall be removed for testing the damper for full
closure simulating a fire condition per the requirements and frequencies
of 19.5.4 of NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.
The operation of the damper shall verify that there is no damper
interference due to rust or bent, misaligned, or damaged frame or
blades, or defective hinges or other moving parts.
The fusible link shall be reinstalled after testing is complete.
If the link is damaged or painted, it shall be replaced with a link
of the same size, temperature rating, and load rating.
All inspections and testing shall be documented indicating the
location of the damper, date of inspection, name of inspector, and
deficiencies discovered. The documentation shall have a space to indicate
when and how the deficiencies were corrected.
All inspections shall be conducted by technicians and contractors
who have been certified by the International Certification Board (ICB)
and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to ensure the quality
of the inspection process.
All results of the inspections are to be given to the Township Fire
Official within 30 days of the completion of the inspection. The Fire
Official will keep those inspection reports until the next inspection
is completed four years later. If the fire and smoke damper systems
are found to be faulty, repairs must be completed and approved by
an ICB and ANSI certified technician and contractor within 60 days
from the date the system was found to be faulty.