With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

A fireplace certainly is a pleasant and attractive feature for a home, but it can allow many unwanted things to enter through the chimney. Cold air and, depending where you live, an occasional bat are ...

Installing a lock-top chimney damper is a common project among do-it-yourself homeowners. As fireplaces and chimneys age they tend to deteriorate from use, foundation shifting, and weather. This ...

Keeping buildings safe from the threat of fire is a responsibility we all share as fire code inspectors, fire and smoke damper inspectors, building owners, and facility managers. Our overriding goal ...

Life safety dampers are an important part of fire and smoke protection in commercial buildings. Much like smoke detectors and fire sprinklers, they need to be periodically tested, per the ...