MCDLG Newsstand

What is a leakage class and how is it determined? Take a closer look at how smoke dampers receive a leakage class with this quick Condenser article.

What are smoke dampers? Learn how these life safety dampers keep occupants safe during an emergency. Stay informed with the MCDLG Newsstand.

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.

Smoke dampers have temperature ratings. Learn what the temperature rating means and the tests involved in determining a smoke damper's rating with this quick Condenser read.

Smoke dampers need the means to react quickly to the presence of smoke. Learn how HVAC smoke detectors work, and what to look for when choosing one, 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.

They're not you're typical dampers. In this article, we discuss life safety dampers and their role in your building's passive fire protection system.

We discuss the NFPA 2018 Conference and UL Life Safety dampers with Greg Crosby, VP of Sales for Air Balance and MCDLG.