Smoke damper definition

Smoke damper means a device within an operating (dynamic) air distribution system to control the movement of smoke.
Smoke damper means a device within an operating (dynamic) air distribution system to
Smoke damper means a device installed in ducts and air

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Smoke damper means a device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to resist the passage of smoke. [2020 c 88
Smoke damper means a device installed in a ventilation duct, which under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the duct to restrict the passage of smoke and hot gases. A smoke damper is not expected to contribute to the integrity of a fire rated division penetrated by a ventilation duct. In using the above definition the following terms may be associated:
Smoke damper means a device installed in a ventilation duct, which under
Smoke damper means a device installed in a ventilation duct, which under normal conditions remains open allowing flow in the duct, and is closed during a fire, preventing the flow in the duct to restrict the passage of smoke and hot gases. A smoke damper is not expected to contribute to the integrity of a fire rated division penetrated by a ventilation duct. In using the above definition the following terms may be associated:“automatic smoke damper” is a smoke damper that closes independently in response to exposure to smoke or hot gases;“manual smoke damper” is a smoke damper intended to be opened or closed by the crew by hand at the damper itself; and“remotely operated smoke damper” is a smoke damper that is closed by the crew through a control located at a distance away from the controlled damper. “Sprinkler” means a fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code. “SOLAS” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended, as applicable for vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1st January 2019. “SOLAS 90” means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended by the IMO October 1988 amendments, which were adopted by resolution MSC.12(56) and entered into force on 29 April 1990. “SOLAS A pack” means a liferaft emergency pack complying with the requirements of LSA CodeSOLAS B pack” means a liferaft emergency pack complying with the requirements of LSA Code “Standard fire test” means a test in which specimens of the relevant bulkheads, decks or other constructions are exposed in a test furnace by a specified test method in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code “Standard Superstructure Height ‘hstd’” means standard superstructure height which shall be taken as-(a) 1.8 metres for vessels up to 75 metres in length;(b) 2.3 metres for vessels of 125 metres or more in length; and(c) superstructure heights for vessels of intermediate lengths shall be obtained by interpolation “STCW” means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, as applicable for vessels the keels of which are laid on or after 1st January 2019. “Steel or other equivalent material” means any non-combustible material which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable exposure to the standard fire test (...
Smoke damper means a listed device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to resist the passage of smoke. The device is installed to operate automatically, controlled by a smoke detection sys- tem and, where required, is capable of being positioned from a fire command center.
Smoke damper means equipment as defined in Section 3.3.1 of NFPA Standard 105, and includes devices installed in air conditioning systems to control the movement of smoke. A smoke damper shall also include a combination smoke/fire damper system.

Related to Smoke damper

  • Smoke means the gases, particles, or vapors released into the air as a result of combustion, electrical ignition or vaporization, when the apparent or usual purpose of the combustion, electrical ignition or vaporization is human inhalation of the byproducts, except when the combusting or vaporizing of materials contains no tobacco or nicotine and the purpose of the inhalation is solely olfactory, such as, for example, smoke from incense. The term "smoke" includes, but is not limited to, tobacco smoke, electronic cigarette vapors, and cannabis smoke.

  • Dust means any solid matter in a fine or disintegrated form which is capable of being dispersed or suspended in the atmosphere;

  • Noise means the standard deviation of the fluctuations in CTN expressed as a percentage of the attenuation coefficient of water. Its estimate (Sn) is calculated using the following expression:

  • Smoke detector means a device which detects visible or invisible particles of combustion and which incorporates control equipment and an alarm-sounding unit operated from a power supply either in the unit or obtained at the point of installation.

  • Fire fighter means a member, including a volunteer member and a member who is paid on call, of an organized fire department that is responsible for, or is in a capacity that includes responsibility for, the extinguishment of fires, the directing of the extinguishment of fires, the prevention and detection of fires, and the enforcement of the general fire laws of this state. Fire fighter does not include a person whose job description, duties, or responsibilities do not include direct involvement in fire suppression.