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Fire and Smoke Damper Basics Fact Sheet

Fire and smoke dampers are used to reduce the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building and the building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the different types of fire and smoke dampers, where dampers are used, which NFPA codes and standards apply to dampers, and more.

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