SB2077 - Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Act

• Creates the Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Act to establish certification and testing requirements for HVAC fire dampers and smoke dampers in Illinois.

• Requires inspections and testing of fire dampers and smoke dampers to be conducted only by individuals certified by the International Certification Board and accredited by ANSI or another nationally recognized certifying body accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 in HVAC fire life safety.

• Defines "fire damper" as a device installed in ducts designed to close automatically upon heat detection and resist flame passage, classified for either static or dynamic systems.

• Defines "smoke damper" as a device installed in ducts designed to resist smoke passage, operating automatically via smoke detection system and capable of being positioned from a fire command center where required.

• Requires inspectors to certify that all inspected fire and smoke dampers meet standards established in the current International Fire Code adopted by the State of Illinois and the local authority having jurisdiction.