Any technician that performs an inspection of a fire damper, smoke damper or combination fire and smoke damper as required pursuant to NRS 477.093 shall:
1. Perform the inspection in such a manner as to ensure, without limitation:
(a) Access to the damper is unobstructed;
(b) The damper is able to close and there is no damper interference due to a rusted, bent, misaligned or damaged frame or blades or defective hinges or parts;
(c) The damper frame will not be penetrated by any foreign objects during operation that would affect functioning;
(d) The damper is not blocked from closure in any way;
(e) The fusible link, if applicable, is reinstalled after the completion of the inspection; and
(f) If the fusible link, if applicable, is damaged or painted, it is replaced with a link of the same size, temperature and load rating.
2. Report malfunctions or defects discovered during the inspection, if any, to the owner or operator of the building, the State Fire Marshal and the governing body.
3. Provide the owner or operator of the building with a certification of inspection that includes, without limitation:
(a) The location of the fire damper, smoke damper or combination fire and smoke damper inspected;
(b) The date of the inspection;
(c) The results of the inspection; and
(d) The name and certification number of the technician.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3148)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 477 - State Fire Marshal
NRS 477.010 - State Fire Marshal Division: Establishment and composition.
NRS 477.013 - Appointment of State Fire Marshal, assistant, deputies and other employees.
NRS 477.014 - Appointment of special deputies; duties.
NRS 477.030 - Duties; powers; applicability of regulations in certain counties.
NRS 477.031 - Fees for services and regulatory activities: Adoption by regulation; deposit; use.
NRS 477.033 - License: Requirements; application; fee; hearing.
NRS 477.035 - Inspection of state buildings; duties of State Public Works Board; regulations.
NRS 477.037 - Library: Establishment; maintenance; materials; fees for use.
NRS 477.050 - Report to Governor; legislative recommendations.
NRS 477.071 - "Board" defined.
NRS 477.091 - "Governing body" defined.
NRS 477.097 - Duties of owners and operators of buildings equipped with smoke control systems.
NRS 477.099 - Duties of technicians who inspect smoke control systems.
NRS 477.100 - "Authority" defined.
NRS 477.110 - Limitations on local ordinances requiring changes.
NRS 477.120 - Exits, open stairways and vertical shafts.
NRS 477.140 - Smoke detectors; openings used to supply air.
NRS 477.160 - Buildings used for public assembly.
NRS 477.170 - Facilities for landing helicopters on top of buildings.
NRS 477.210 - Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Fund.
NRS 477.221 - "Apprentice fire performer" defined.
NRS 477.222 - "Fire performer" defined.
NRS 477.2235 - Renewal of certificate of registration; information required; grounds for denial.