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	POLICY: Fire dampers will be inspected annually in accordance with the following procedures. Newly installed equipment is to receive full scale operating test. The air-handling and smoke management system must include all areas of the building. All fire and smoke dampers shall be operated fusible links removed where applicable at least every four 4 years to insure they fully close. PROCEDURE: Note: Determine that access door is reasonably air tight and latches properly. If damper is closed, check for ruptured fusible links, broken attachment or hinges, damage, corrosion, etc. Remove...
Second excerpt:
	...fusible link and check for proper rating. Determine that damper is self-closing and properly latches. Adjust if necessary. Lubricate friction points and exercise damper to ensure complete freedom of movement. Each year, in areas of vibration, install new fusible links of proper rating and tensile strength. Reinstall fusible link locations where vibration is not a problem. Close access door and check for wind noise. Note: SUBJECT: FIRE DAMPERS INSPECTION REFERENCE #1046 PAGE: ...