Smoke dampers: part of critical care: hospitals have a population with special concerns and vulnerabilities in case of fire. To maintain an effective passive smoke management system in health care environments, make sure you know how to incorporate and maintain smoke dampers in a life safety design meeting IBC, NFPA, and JCAHO requirements.(Cover story) Engineered Systems | July 1, 2009| | COPYRIGHT 2009 BNP Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

A full evacuation is often neither practical nor in the best interest of hospital patients. Therefore, the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101, The Life Safety Code, both require that the safety of patients in hospitals be provided through the use of a defend-in-place strategy using multiple fire safety features, including construction, compartmentation, fire detection, and suppression, and a well-trained staff to assist in emergency relocation/evacuation of patients.

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