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717.3.1 Damper Testing

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features > 717 Ducts and Air Transfer Openings > 717.3 Damper Testing, Ratings and Actuation > 717.3.1 Damper Testing

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Dampers shall be listed and labeled in accordance with the standards in this section.

Fire dampers shall comply with the requirements of UL 555. Only fire dampers labeled for use in dynamic systems shall be installed in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems designed to operate with fans on during a fire.
Smoke dampers shall comply with the requirements of UL 555S.
Combination fire/smoke dampers shall comply with the requirements of both UL 555 and UL 555S.
Ceiling radiation dampers shall comply with the requirements of UL 555C or shall be tested as part of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263. Only ceiling radiation dampers labeled for use in dynamic systems shall be installed in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems designed to operate with fans on during a fire.
Corridor dampers shall comply with requirements of both UL 555 and UL 555S. Corridor dampers shall demonstrate acceptable closure performance when subjected to 150 feet per minute (0.76 mps) velocity across the face of the damper during the UL 555 fire exposure test.

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