Establishes provisions for fire suppression and fire safety, including inspections and certifications for fire and smoke dampers.
The bill establishes the "Fire Life-Safety Damper Inspection Verification Act," which mandates inspections and certifications for fire and smoke dampers in buildings. It requires fire life-safety dampers to be tested within twelve months of installation and every four years thereafter. The inspections must comply with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 standards. Qualified personnel, certified by the International Certification Board or an equivalent organization, must perform the inspections. Building owners must maintain compliance certifications and post notices of inspection in public areas.
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