Minnesota HF2721 mandates fire life safety damper testing in buildings to prevent fire and smoke spread.

Minnesota HF2721 establishes fire life safety damper testing requirements for buildings. Building owners must ensure newly installed fire life safety dampers are tested before use. Periodic testing must occur every four years for general buildings and every six years for hospitals. Smoke control systems must be tested semiannually for dedicated systems and annually for nondedicated systems. Inspections must follow NFPA standards and include visual inspection methods. Qualified inspectors must hold specific certifications and participate in approved training programs.

Minnesota HF2721 mandates fire life safety damper testing in buildings to prevent fire and smoke spread.

Minnesota HF2721 establishes fire life safety damper testing requirements for buildings. Building owners must ensure newly installed fire life safety dampers are tested before use. Periodic testing must occur every four years for general buildings and every six years for hospitals. Smoke control systems must be tested semiannually for dedicated systems and annually for nondedicated systems. Inspections must follow NFPA standards and include visual inspection methods. Qualified inspectors must hold specific certifications and participate in approved training programs.