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Perimeter Fire Damper Inspections LLC was created to fill the void for fire damper inspections in Eastern Washington. The State of Washington added laws in 2020 changing the certification needs of inspectors. We have put together a certification, inspection and documentation process that will meet the needs of our clients. Perimeter Fire Damper Inspections LLC is licensed and certified to work in ALL of Eastern Washington.
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Requirements
Pursuant to NFPA 80, 90, and 105, fire and smoke damper installations are required to comply with these codes and these dampers require periodic inspection afterwards. Dampers that are found in disrepair are required to be repaired immediately. Records of installation, testing, and maintenance are to be kept by the property owner.
Pursuant to NFPA (Fire) 80-19.4.1.1, the test and inspection frequency shall be every 4 years, except in hospitals, where frequency shall be every 6 years.
Pursuant to NFPA (Smoke) 105-6.5.2, each damper shall be tested and inspected one year after installation. The test and inspection frequency shall be every 4 years, except in hospitals, where the frequency shall be every 6 years.
Types of Dampers
Fire Damper
Fire dampers are installed to maintain the required ratings of fire-rated barriers when penetrated by ductwork. Fire dampers close automatically upon extreme temperature rise to slow the passage of fire.
Combination Fire and Smoke Damper
Combination Fire and Smoke Dampers are installed in areas in which the resistance of fire and smoke passage is required. Combination Fire and Smoke dampers are actuated when the presence of fire or smoke is detected. This can be done automatically or from a remote fire command station.
Although the two dampers above are some of the most common there are 3 other types found in building construction. They are Smoke dampers, Ceiling (radiation) dampers and Corridor dampers.
RCW 19.27.710
(1) At a minimum, owners of buildings equipped with fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, or smoke control systems must:
(a) Have all newly installed fire dampers, smoke dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, and smoke control systems tested and inspected within twelve months of installation;
(b) Have all fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire and smoke dampers tested and inspected at least once every four years, or every six years for hospitals, regardless of the date of initial installation.
RCW 19.27.720
(1) Inspections and tests under this section must be performed by a contractor or engineer with the following qualifications:
(a) For inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire and smoke dampers, such inspector must have a current and valid certification to inspect and test fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire and smoke dampers and hold certification from the international certification board as a fire life safety 1 or fire and smoke damper technician through a program accredited by the American national standards institute under the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
(b) For inspection and testing of smoke control systems, such inspector must have a current and valid certification from the international certification board as a fire life safety 2 or smoke control system technician through a program accredited by the American national standards institute under the ISO/IEC 17024 standard.
International Certification Board is also know as the ICB and they use this logo. Ask for it from your inspector.
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Contact:
Shawn Bennett - Owner
710 S. Bartholomew St.
Medical Lake, Wa. 99022
Phone - (509) 999-5356
Email - Shawn@perimeterfdi.com
ICB Tecnician # FSD1329913T
ICB Supervisor # FSD1329913S
L & I Contractor # PERIMFD785QQ
Wa. State Vendor # 0295389-00
