Fire and Smoke Dampers Simplified
1 hr. Online Course
Level: Intermediate
Item#: RV-11046AW
SME: Robert Hazleton, Jr., PE
- Identify the four types of fire and smoke dampers and correctly differentiate each type.
- Identify the type and rating of a fire damper's fusible link.
- Specify the appropriate type of fire or smoke damper for an HVAC duct penetration given a building's occupancy, construction type and wall/ceiling classification.
- Specify the appropriate actuation methods for a fire/smoke damper knowing the type of fire alarm system installed in a building.
- Specify the appropriate fire or smoke damper given the above conditions and the UL listing of the damper.
Bob has over 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering. His experience includes hands on work at an electrical generating station, part of an installation team at a NASA tracking station and supervisor of an operations and maintenance crew at a research laboratory. Bob also has been a design engineer working for Lenity Architecture and its predecessors for the past 18 years. This range of experience gives Bob a unique perspective of mechanical systems design and installation.
Bob is a registered professional engineer in 36 States. During his time with Lenity Architecture, Bob has worked on hundreds of projects across the United States and Canada. In this range of work, Bob has experienced a vast variety of building codes and interpretations. Bob has experience with HVAC, plumbing, natural gas, electrical power, fire alarm and low voltage systems. He has experience testing smoke control systems and kitchen ventilation systems.
Bob is married and lives in Oregon. His two adult children are employed in the medical field as an MD and an RN. Bob is a retired NCAA and High School football official.