2021 International Building Code (Life Safety Damper Section 717) Overview

This webinar was originally broadcast on June 30, 2021. The purpose of this presentation is to inform industry professionals about the requirements for protecting duct penetrations in fire and smoke rated barriers outlined in Section 717 of the 2021 International Building Code. At the end of this presentation you will be able to: 1. Identify the different types of fire and smoke rated barriers. 2. Outline the code requirements for fire damper and smoke damper actuation. 3. Explain the minimum code requirements for protecting duct penetrations of these barriers. 4. Describe the ramifications of not using fire or smoke dampers to protect rated barriers.