Qualifications of individuals to perform periodic inspection, test and maintenance fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems.

A Local Law to amend the New York city fire and building codes and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the qualifications of individuals to perform periodic inspection, test and maintenance fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems

This bill amends provisions related to the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements for fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems. Specifically, the legislation incorporates NFPA standards for the schedule of periodic testing of fire and smoke dampers and smoke control systems, creates procedures for conducting mandated inspections, and establishes qualification requirements for individuals performing inspections, tests, and maintenance of such systems.