Combination smoke fire dampers Healthcare Facilities

[electrobuzz]

Does anyone know which emergency branch combination smoke fire dampers fall into?
Thanks

 

[steve66]

517.32(C)(3) - life safety

 

[chris kennedy]

I can't verify at this time but believe that was a change for the 08.

 

[Microwatt]

517.32(C)(3) permits them to be on the life-safty branch but I don't think they are required to be on that branch. What branch is the AHU associated with the damper on?

 

[cadpoint]

While NFPA 70 lists requirements for healthcare facilities, one has to remember this is usually the minimum.

Most all States have a governing board that sets up rules for healthcare facilities. NC is one that does, and it totally surpasses what is stated in the NFPA.

Here are two snippets of the forward for California;

The Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is responsible for enforcing all building standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to health care facilities in the State.
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All projects submitted on or after January 1, 2011 are subject to the 2010 California Electrical Code (CEC) which is the 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) with the 2010 California Amendments.

This and other requirements can be found at this link below.

electrical regulations for California health care This is taken from the fourth link.

 

[steve66]

I can't verify at this time but believe that was a change for the 08.

a comment in the NEC handbook says you are right.

517.32(C)(3) permits them to be on the life-safty branch but I don't think they are required to be on that branch. What branch is the AHU associated with the damper on?

Very true.