Fire dampers
Inspection, Test and Routine Servicing
Requirements for routine service of fire and smoke control features of mechanical services in buildings covered by AS/NZS 1668.1, AS 1668.2, AS 1682.1, AS 1682.2 and AS 2665.
The goal of this survey is to ensure that the system can perform as originally intended and that performance capability is not compromised by occupancy, building alterations or mechanical services alterations.
Where an alteration has resulted in a change of the performance requirements, the system should be appraised against the modified performance requirements.
The fire and smoke control features of all mechanical services shall be subjected to inspection and routine service in accordance with AS1851 Clauses 13.4.1 to 13.4.3, and records shall be kept as required.
Records shall demonstrate evidence that the procedures in this Standard have been followed.
Where you can go to see what is fully required to comply?
Maintenance Standard
AS1851.Section 12
Minimum Standards of Performance
BCA 20__ Clause C3.15
AS/NZS1668.1-1998
AS1682.1-1990
AS1682.2-1990
Inspection Intervals
All routine inspected and tested shall be in accordance with AS1851, and in conjunction with the equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.
NB: As tabled below given that there are different routines for different dampers types. Please keep in mind that the below is a guideline out of AS1851-2012.
Equipment Type | Monthly | 3 Monthly | 6 Monthly | Yearly |
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Fire dampers | ||||
Smoke dampers | ||||
Air control dampers | ||||
Kitchen exhaust | ||||
Outdoor air intakes | ||||
Automatic smoke and heat vents | ||||
Fire curtains and smoke curtains | ||||
Motorized windows and shutters | ||||
Electric heaters- duct mounted | ||||
Variable frequency inverters | ||||
Pneumatic compressor/receiver station | ||||
Motor control centres | ||||
Power supplies—main switchboards | ||||
Fire isolated exit pressurization systems | ||||
System changeover under fire condition | ||||
Smoke exhaust systems | ||||
System shutdown | ||||
Active fire and smoke control systems | ||||
Smoke reservoirs |