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Comply with NFPA 105 to restrict the spread of smoke and save lives.

Smoke is the leading killer in destructive fires, and NFPA 105: Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives presents comprehensive requirements for the performance of smoke door assemblies and other opening protectives -- such as smoke dampers that are intended to limit the spread of smoke.

In addition to provisions for the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke door assemblies, the 2010 NFPA 105 also includes:

• A separate chapter with provisions for smoke damper installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance
• The latest technical language addressing retention of maintenance records for smoke door assemblies