When Was Your Last Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection?

According to the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA) 90A-19.4 and 19.5, 2007 Edition states: “Each damper shall be inspected one (1) year after installation and then the frequency shall be every six (6) years for hospitals.”

Fire Dampers automatically close when temperatures rise inside the building, preventing the dangerous spread of flames. If your fire dampers have gone unchecked, who’s to say that your investment property is safe or compliant?

KM Facility Services Provides Timely Fire and Smoke Damper Inspections

We provide fire and smoke damper inspections to ensure that our customers are not at risks or playing with fire. Sometimes a faulty motor or mechanism is the culprit, causing your system to become inoperable. KM Facility Services of Arizona will conduct an inspection, recommend any repairs and provide service to bring your fire and smoke dampers up to regulations. In doing so, you can rest at ease knowing that licensed professionals are protecting your facility or investment property.

Don’t allow your investment to be at risks of fire spread and even worse, loss of life! Call KM Facility Services of Arizona for a free quote on your Fire and Smoke Inspection and services. You can reach us at (623) 930-5490. We provide fire and smoke damper inspections in Arizona, including Phoenix and Tucson metropolises.

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Routine Maintenance Of Fire & Smoke Dampers Saves Lives!

We offer licensed, routine comprehensive fire and smoke damper support for all of our commercial customers. Fire and smoke can spread through a complex in just minutes, destroying your investment and putting others in danger. Fire and smoke dampers testing and maintenance services allow us to guarantee that you and your employees are safe and out of harm’s way should a fire take place.

Federal Law Requires Routine Fire & Smoke Maintenance

Commercial business owners are required by law to ensure that their complex or business is protected from fire and smoke damage. KM Facility Services offers a thorough examination of your ventilation system while testing fire and smoke dampers. We also check for easy availability of all dampers, ensuring that regular maintenance can be provided at little risks. All doorways are required to be located as close as possible to dampers. Prior to occupancy, all fire and smoke dampers as well as ceiling dampers are required to operate efficiently in any new construction.

Licensed, Certified and State Qualified Fire and Smoke Dampers Service

We provide, licensed, certified and federal qualified fire and smoke dampers service to our customers in Arizona. Once approved, your facility or commercial building will be given valid documentation ensuring that all dampers are operable and up to state and federal regulations. Should we need to perform repairs, those repairs will be recorded in the same documentation, ensuring that you, the commercial owner, took every precaution should catastrophe strike your business.

Schedule Your Professional Fire and Smoke Damper Service Today!

KM Facility Services of Arizona offers fire/smoke damper services that include a system check system that includes six points; door latches, operation of all dampers, no-obstruction check, damage, rust or bent tracks check, fuse link and documentation. Schedule your comprehensive fire and smoke damper service today by calling (623) 930-5490. For a free quote today.  We service businesses throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson areas.

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What Happens When Fire or Smoke Dampers Fail?

When fire and smoke dampers fail to close and danger rises, it can cause catastrophic events such as a complete loss of property and threaten lives. KM Facility services not only provides professional inspections, but if there is a need for repair(s), such as a damaged motor or mechanism stopping your fire or dampers from closing, we fix it. After repairs and all inspections, we provide your facility or commercial property with certified documentation as required by insurance carriers.  It will give you the green light to keep operating your business without risks.

Our Six Point Check System Keeps Our Customers Safe!

We provide a six point systems check and maintenance on your fire and smoke dampers first starting with an operational procedures check.  We inspect the latch and lubricate any moving parts if needed. We ensure that there are no obstructions to the fire and smoke damper operations such as interferences like rust, bent tracks, misalignment, damaged blades or frames, including defective hinges and parts. We then repair or replace any part of your system that is causing a threat to safety, replace any fusible link that has encountered damage, and leave our customers with a certified document verifying that their facility is safe for occupation.

At KM Facility Services, we take pride in ensuring that your commercial property or facility is prepared for any unpredicted fire or smoke that could cost you millions of dollars. Call (623) 930-5490 and schedule a free quote appointment today for your Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection. We provide inspections throughout Arizona, including Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona.

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It’s Required By Law for Businesses to Perform Fire/Smoke Maintenance

KM Facility Services are certified in both fire and smoke damper maintenance. We provide a comprehensive check of your ventilation system, ensuring that it is completely operable. We also make sure that easy access is not being obstructed in any way, as required. This allows maintenance to be provided at little risks. Prior to occupancy of any building, it is required that all fire dampers, smoke dampers and ceiling dampers are operating at optimal performance.

KM Facility Services Offers Licensed and Certified Services

As licensed professionals, we will provide a fire/smoke damper inspection, making sure to follow federal guidelines and requirements. Once your commercial property has passed inspection, we will give the owner a valid documentation stating that your facility or commercial property and its dampers are operable and safe according to federal regulations. If repairs are made, you will also have a document of work completed ensuring compliance to the law.

We Provide A Six Point System Check on Fire/Smoke Dampers

When we inspect your building for fire/smoke damper compliance, we provide a six point check system, ensuring that we are not overlooking any important details that could leave our customers at risks. This check system includes the operation of all dampers, check of door latches, no obstructions check, damage like rust or bent tracks, fuse link replacement and documentation.

If you need a fire/smoke damper inspection or repair, call KM Facility Services of Arizona at (623) 930-5490. We also provide free quotes and service all of Arizona as well as Tucson and Phoenix areas.

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Federal Requirements for Fire/Smoke Maintenance

Federal certification requirements mandate that both fire and smoke dampers undergo routine maintenance, especially in healthcare facilities. A thorough check of the ventilation system is in order while testing fire and smoke dampers. Easy access to these dampers is another requirement, so that maintenance can be provided at little risks. The doorways should be located as closely as possible to the actual dampers. To ensure that they operate as required by law, all fire dampers, smoke dampers, including ceiling dampers must be operatable prior to occupancy of any new construction [see NFPA 90A(99), Sec. 5-2].

Licensed Professionals Only Certify Operable Dampers

A licensed professional from K M Facility Services will provide a fire/smoke damper inspection according to the law. Once your investment has been approved, we will also leave you with valid documentation stating that all dampers are operable and safe according to federal regulations. If repairs were made, that documentation will also state all work that was completed ensuring that you took every safety measure as a business owner.

K M Facility Services Provides Full Service Maintenance

When K M Facility Services inspects your fire/smoke dampers, we provide a six point system check that includes checking door latches, operation of all dampers, no obstructions check, damage such as rust or bent tracks, etc., fuse link replacement if needed, and documentation verifying where each damper is located, work done and passed inspections.

If you need a fire/smoke damper inspection or maintenance, then K M Facility Services of Arizona is a name that you can trust.  To schedule an inspection call K M Facility Services for a quote at (623) 930-5490. We service businesses within Arizona and the Phoenix, Tucson areas.

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How Do Fire Dampers Work?

Fire Dampers are designed specifically as a passive fire protection system, and they automatically close when temperatures rise so as to prevent the spread of fire. A faulty fire damper can mean only one thing, total devastation in some cases, loss of life! We not only inspect your fire damper, but we can also provide services to repair damaged motor or mechanisms that prevent your fire damper from working appropriately. This will entail a complete removal or replacement. For insurance purposes, we provided documentation that certifies that KM Facility Services of Arizona has inspected your Fire and Smoke Dampers on site and found them operating in compliance with the law.

What Does a Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Involve?

At KM Facility we offer a “six point” systems check on your fire and smoke dampers, starting with operating all dampers to confirm that they fully close. We then examine the latch, and if needed, lubricate any moving parts to make them work more sufficiently. We then check for any obstructions to your fire damper and smoke damper operation. We check for interferences such as rust, bent tracks, misalignment, damaged frames or blades, or defective parts and hinges. We replace any part that could compromise your fire or smoke damper working when needed the most. We then replace any fusible link that has encountered damage, and lastly provide our customers with documentation verifying that they have had their fire and smoke dampers inspected by a licensed team. This documentation will also list any deficiencies and needed repairs to date.

At KM Facility Services, we take pride in ensuring that your facility is ready for any unforeseen fire or smoke that could cost you thousands of dollars. Call (623)930-5490 today and schedule an appointment now for your Fire and Smoke Damper inspection. We provide inspections statewide, including Tucson and Phoenix Arizona.

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Fire dampers are designed to automatically close when temperatures increase so as to prevent a fire from spreading throughout your facility. Fire and smoke dampers are not something that people think about regularly until something catastrophic happens. To ensure that these dampers are properly functioning, routine maintenance and inspections are vital. Fire/smoke dampers that close properly, prevent fire and smoke from traveling throughout your facility.

The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino disaster that took place in 1980 was due to the inhalation of smoke throughout the hotel. Had the fire/smoke damper been in place and reliable, the eighty five people who lost their lives would never have been a story for the front line papers that day. A fire broke out in the hotel kitchen and quickly spread, bringing with it total devastation. The building material created toxic fumes and air.
The final report said, “Due to faulty smoke dampers within the ventilation duct network, the toxic fumes circulated throughout the hotel’s air circulation system, accelerating the spread of the poisonous air.”

In reality, this is a tragedy that could have been prevented by a simple fire/smoke damper inspection and maintenance. KM also inspects the linkages, ensuring they are not obstructed in any way by paint or any other substances. These linkages are crucial in detecting heat and smoke changes within the building environment.

Call Arizona’s first choice providers for fire/smoke damper inspections, and keep your facility safe from unwanted tragedy. Contact KM Facility Services for a quote at (623) 930-5490. We service businesses within Arizona, as well as Phoenix and Tucson areas.

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