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Fire Dampers

Product description

Fire dampers are used in buildings to help prevent the spread of a fire should one arise. These items are placed in the walls and ceilings of buildings, often within the duct system, to compartmentalisethe space so that if fire penetrates on an area, it will not necessarily spread onto another area.

Product type Mechanical Services
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Internal and or external insulation made of Mill board / asbestos cement sheet. Treat as Friable unless bonded cement sheet in good condition.

Product identification
Known uses Insulation, fire retardant
Asbestos fibre type Amosite (brown asbestos)
Anthophyllite
Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Friable or Non-Friable Friable
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Building construction period
Location Commercial
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Industrial
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