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Fire dampers need to close at a moment's notice, even if there is no power in the building. Learn how fusible links help them close in this quick Condenser read.

Two dampers can fulfill your requirements for smoke control. But which is better? Learn the difference between smoke dampers and fire-smoke dampers in this Newsstand article.

A lot can happen during a fire. Debris can fall and ducts can fail, but your fire dampers need to stay in place to keep the fire barrier intact. Breakaway connections help. Learn how in this article.

Every fire damper and fire smoke damper will have a fire resistance rating. What does the rating mean? Learn about the tests and standards with this quick Condenser article.

You have a few options to think about when choosing fire dampers. Multi-blade or curtain? Static or dynamic? How many hours of fire resistance? Learn about your options on the MCDLG Newsstand. 

Fire dampers and smoke dampers are passive fire protection devices installed in your HVAC. These dampers hinder the spread of fire and smoke, buying valuable time for the building's occupants.

What is a fire damper? A fire damper is a damper that closes off penetrations in fire-rated barriers. Learn more about fire dampers in this Newsstand article. 

Curtain blades are designed to close off a damper during a fire event. Take a closer look at these damper blades, and learn how they work, with the Condenser.

In this Condenser article, we discuss UL and what they do for life safety products. UL sets the standards and defines the tests for fire and smoke dampers.

In this article, we cover the four main types of UL life safety dampers: fire, smoke, combination fire-smoke, and ceiling radiation dampers. Learn where life safety dampers go, what they do, and how they protect your building during a fire.