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Fire & Smoke Dampers

Fire & Smoke Dampers

At Bowsers, we provide comprehensive fire and smoke damper installation services designed to enhance the safety and compliance of your building’s fire protection systems. Fire and smoke dampers play a critical role in passive fire protection by automatically operating to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through a building’s ductwork. Our expertise in the field ensures that each installation is conducted with the utmost precision, tailored to meet the unique requirements of each building and its HVAC systems. With Bowsers, you gain a partner committed to protecting your property and the people within it from the dangers of fire and smoke.

Why It's Important

Fire and smoke dampers are vital for maintaining the safety of a building’s occupants and minimising damage in the event of a fire. These systems are engineered to operate automatically in the presence of heat and smoke, effectively compartmentalising fire and allowing crucial extra time for evacuation. Ensuring these systems are properly installed and functional is not just a matter of compliance; it’s a proactive step towards safeguarding lives and assets.

How It Works

Fire and smoke dampers operate upon detection of smoke or an increase in temperature. This limits the spread of fire and smoke from one section of a building to another through the HVAC system. Fire dampers are triggered when temperatures reach a certain threshold. Smoke dampers, on the other hand, are connected to the building’s detection system and respond to the presence of smoke. Both types of dampers are designed to operate quickly and securely to the threat of fire and smoke.

Our Approach

Bowsers employs a detailed, standards-compliant approach to installing fire and smoke dampers, ensuring each component is perfectly integrated into your building’s HVAC system. Our team’s expertise guarantees the dampers can be installed in a compliant manner and maintained into the future.

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What Types of Fire Dampers Are There?

FAQs

Fire and smoke dampers are designed to work in conjunction with other fire protection measures, automatically activating in response to fire or smoke, thereby enhancing the overall efficacy of a building’s fire protection strategy.

Regular maintenance, as prescribed by AS 1851-2012, involves annual inspections of at least 20% of dampers, ensuring all are checked over a 5-year period for functionality, integrity, and compliance.

Yes, we specialise in both new installations and retrofitting existing buildings with the latest fire and smoke damper technology, ensuring every building can achieve the highest standards of fire safety.

Mechanical fire dampers (Single Blade type, Curtain and Multi-Blade) and Intumescent fire dampers. All of these fire dampers can be configured for installation in walls, floors or ceilings but require an expert to specify the correct damper type.

It’s recommended that dampers be tested and inspected annually in accordance with the requirements of AS 1851-2012. to ensure they remain fully operational and compliant with safety standards.

Elevate your building’s fire safety measures with Bowsers’ expert fire and smoke damper installation and maintenance services. Contact us today to find out how we can help protect your property and its occupants with our comprehensive fire protection solutions.

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Discover how Bowsers enhances building safety with our fire and smoke damper installations across Australia.