The Real Scoop on Testing Fire Dampers Properly

You might not think about them often, but testing fire dampers is one of those "boring" maintenance tasks that actually saves lives when things go south. It's easy to ignore what's hidden behind a ceiling tile or tucked away in a dusty ventilation duct, but these little metal shutters are basically the unsung heroes of building safety. If a fire breaks out, they're the only thing standing between a small kitchen fire and a building-wide disaster. ...

May 22, 2026 · 6 min · Middleton Salinas