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Posts about: ## UL Life Safety ![](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Combination%20Fire-Smoke/MCDLG%20-%20Blog%202025%20-%20Life%20Safety%20-%20Combination%20FireSmoke%20Dampers%20-%20Cover.webp) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Fire-Smoke Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-smoke-damper) ### [Life Safety in HVAC - Combination Fire-Smoke Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/combination-fire-smoke-dampers) Jan 21, 2026, 11:30:00 AM Life safety is a crucial part of HVAC. In this article, we will discuss the traits of the combination fire-smoke damper and its role in your HVAC system. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/combination-fire-smoke-dampers) ![A Closer Look at Smoke Leakage Testing](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/MCDLG%20-%20Blog%202025%20-%20The%20Condenser%20-%20Smoke%20Leakage%20Testing%20-%20Cover.webp) [Smoke Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/smoke-damper) [UL Life Safety](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) ### [The Condenser - A Closer Look at Smoke Leakage Class](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-smoke-leakage-class) Jan 7, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 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. 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[Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/life-safety-hvac-smoke-dampers) ![Selecting Dampers for Office Building HVAC](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Dampers%20for%20Office%20HVAC/MCDLG%202025%20Blog%20-%20Selecting%20Dampers%20for%20Office%20HVAC%20-%20Banner%20Image.png) [HVAC,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hvac) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Balance Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/balance-damper) ### [Selecting Dampers for Office Building HVAC](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/dampers-for-office-hvac) Feb 19, 2025, 11:00:00 AM Office buildings will have many zones that will have different airflow needs throughout the day. Keep air moving through your office with these dampers. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/dampers-for-office-hvac) ![The Condenser - A Closer Look at Fusible Links](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%202025%20Blog%20-%20Condenser%20-%20Fusable%20Links%20-%20Banner%20Image.png) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Fire Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-damper) [Fire Resistance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-resistance) [Fusible Links](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fusible-links) ### [The Condenser - A Closer Look at Fusible Links for Fire Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-closer-look-fusible-links) Feb 5, 2025, 11:00:00 AM 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. 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[Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-understanding-fire-resistance-rating) ![](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Fire%20Damper%20Types/Hubspot%20Blog%202024%20-%20Fire%20Damper%20-%20Cover%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Fire Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-damper) ### [Fire Damper Types and Benefits](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/fire-damper-types-benefits) Mar 27, 2024, 11:30:00 AM 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? 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