Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 17 - Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Section 1704 - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
Subsection 1704.16 - Special inspection for smoke control
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 1704.16
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Smoke control systems shall be tested by a special inspector. [F]
1704.16.1 Testing scope. The test scope shall be as follows: [F]
1. During erection of ductwork and prior to
concealment for the purposes of leakage testing and recording of device
location.
2. Prior to occupancy and
after sufficient completion for the purposes of pressure difference testing,
flow measurements and detection and control verification.
1704.16.2 Qualifications. Special inspection agencies for smoke control shall have expertise in fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering and certification as air balancers. [F]
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