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1525.02 DEFINITIONS.
   The following definitions shall be used for the Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Program:
   (a)   Fire Damper. A listed device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to close automatically upon detection of heat and resist the passage of flame. Fire dampers are classified for use in either static systems that will automatically shut down in the event of a fire, or in dynamic systems that continue to operate during a fire. A dynamic fire damper is tested and rated for closure under elevated temperature airflow.
   (b)   Smoke Damper. A listed device installed in ducts and air transfer openings designed to resist the passage of smoke. The device is installed to operate automatically, controlled by a smoke detection system, and where required, is capable of being positioned from a fire command center.
      (Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
1525.03 TESTING AND INSPECTION.
   The fire and smoke damper unit testing and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association standards. The testing and inspections shall be conducted by contractors and technicians that have been certified by the International Certification Board (ICB) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to ensure the quality and knowledge of the inspection process.
(Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
1525.04 REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY UNITS.
   (a)   A Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Program for buildings owned and operated by the City of Chillicothe, for the purpose of ensuring that fire and smoke dampers are in working order to prevent the spread of fire and smoke within walls, floors and ceilings be established within six (6) months of the effective date of this chapter.
   (b)   If any fire and smoke damper unit is found to be faulty or inoperable, repairs or replacements shall begin as soon as possible, with the goal of completing such repairs within sixty (60) business days from the date the unit was found to be faulty or inoperable. The repairs or replacements of the fire and smoke damper units shall be completed and approved by contractors and technicians who are certified by the International Certification Board (ICB) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Compliance with the inspections, and compliance with the repairs or replacements, shall be monitored by the respective City Department that operates the building under inspection.
(Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
1525.05 STATUS UPDATE.
   The Safety Service Director in cooperation with other City departments and commissions shall provide a status update to City Council within six (6) months of the effective date of this chapter, identifying the buildings already inspected or to be inspected, the approximate number of fire and smoke dampers in each building to be inspected, and the proposed timeline for inspections to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
1525.06 DOCUMENTATION.
   All testing and inspections shall be documented indicating the location of each fire and smoke damper, date of the inspection, name of the inspector, deficiencies discovered, and any repairs or replacements completed. The results of the testing and inspections shall be given by the technicians to the Safety Service Director within thirty (30) days of the completion of each building tested and inspected. The Safety Service Director shall retain these testing and inspection reports until the next testing and inspection is completed.
(Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
1525.07 TIMELINE.
   Upon twelve (12) months following the effective date of this chapter, the Safety Service Director shall report to the City Council, outlining the number of fire and smoke dampers tested pursuant to this chapter, the number of such dampers that needed repaired or replaced and status of such repairs and/or replacement. The Safety Service Director shall present a recommended timeline to complete inspections, if any, of the remaining fire and smoke dampers located in buildings owned and operated by the City of Chillicothe. In addition, the Safety Service Director shall present a proposed timeline for the next scheduled testing and inspection of fire and smoke dampers, in order to maintain a regular testing schedule of fire and smoke dampers in buildings owned and operated by the City of Chillicothe, by appropriately qualified contractors and technicians as set forth in this chapter, to ensure ongoing safety for City workers, visitors and safety forces and in accordance with the every four (4) year inspection schedule set forth by the NFPA.
(Ord. 6-17. Passed 1-23-17.)
 
 
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