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chapter 5 Flashcards

foundations

1
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Interior finishes can include

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plaster, gypsum, wood paneling, ceiling titles, plastic, fiberboard

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wall coverings include

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decorative furnishing, vegetation and draperies

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materials that do not present a continuous surface may be

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counter tops, doors and window frames

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4
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interior finishes may be classified as

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trim

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5
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interior finishes may be classified as trim if they meet what

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do not exceed 10 % of the wall and ceiling area

distributed through the space

do not constitute large continuous surface p. 138

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6
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flame spread is movement of

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flame away from the ignition source

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7
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speed at which flame will spread over the surface of a material is

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surface burning characteristics

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8
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any enclosed space without internal fire barriers

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compartment

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9
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flame spread over a specific material can be measured and predicted in degrees known as surface burning characteristics of the material when evaluating ?

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composition, orientation, thickness of material

ventilation

shape and size of compartment

finished material on ceiling or wall

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10
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what is the most significant factor that determines a fuels burn rate

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combo of fuel and available oxygen

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another factor that greatly affects a materials burning characteristics is the manner in which

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interior finish is mounted

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12
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building code usually exclude reference to surface treatment such as paint and wall paper no thicker than

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1/24 inch

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13
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flooring covers have increased developed as a factor int he development of fires especially with the intro if

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deep pile floor carpets

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14
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refers to a device or atrial that has been tested by any of the several testing labs

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listed

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15
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coating or paintlik product that expands when exposed to the heat of a fire ( insulating barrier )

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intumescent coating

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16
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heat resistant construction adhesive material that can be used as a fire retardant coating

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mastics

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17
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types of fire retardants coating

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intumescent coating , mastics, gas forming paint , cementitious and mineral fiber coating.140

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18
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compartments enclosed with rated assemblies can provide ?

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areas of refuge for occupants when immediate of rapid exaction is not possible

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19
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section of building separated from each other by fire resistant partition

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fire area

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19
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amount of water required to extinguish a fire in a timely manner

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fire flow

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19
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having occupancy remain in structure ro protect them from rapidly approaching hazards

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shelter in place

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assemblies of building components such as doors, roofs ad other structural features that may b/c of code required to have a fire rating ( labeled assembly /fire rated )

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rated assembly

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19
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fire rated wall w/ specified degree of fire resistance

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fire wall

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freestanding walls must be designed to resist a lateral load of at least

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5 pounds per sq ft

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19
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containing a fire greatly reduces potential

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economic loss

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19
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historically fire walls were required to have a fire rating of

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4 hours

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19
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what are erected at a column line in a building of steel frame or concrete frame construction

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tied walls

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19
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self supporting wall with repeats to vertical loads

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free standing walls ( found in type 3 or 5 building ) p.146

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19
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fire barriers that extend from 1 floor to the bottom of the floor above or to the underside of a fire rated ceiling assembly ( interior walls that do not qualify as fire walls but are used to subdivide floors )

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fire partition

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19
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fire wall connected to a line of columns

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tied wall

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19
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4 hour fire walls must be constructed of

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masonry or concrete p. 147

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19
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vertical extension of an exterior walll ( above roofline )

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parapet wall

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19
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fire walls are unpopular w/ designers because

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cost, free movement for occupants or material , unattractive

19
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fire partitions can be constructed of

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lath/plaster, gypsum wallboard, concrete block and combo of materials p.149

19
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the purpose of enclosure walls is to block the vertical spread of fire through s buildings openings including

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stairwells
stairwells exits passageways
elevator shafts
pipe chases

19
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stairwells in buildings 4 stories or shorter have to have a what hour rating

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1 hour

19
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according to build code what typically eliminates the need of fire walls

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auto sprinkler systems

20
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Types of places without fire walls

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factories , warehouses , retail stores p. 149

20
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taller than 4 stories have to have a ‘’ hour rating

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2 hours

21
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most common construction material used for enclosed walls is

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gypsum
lath and plaster
concrete bloc k
hollow clay tiles

22
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modern concrete walls are frequently used in building with what frame

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concrete

23
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nonload bearing walls attached to the outside of a building w/ rigid steel frame

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curtain walls

24
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curtain walls serve what functions

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resist to environment

control heat loss

limit noise transmission

limit solar radiation.150

25
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common materials used in curtain walls include

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glass, steal , stainless steal , aluminun lightweight concrete, plastic , fiberglass

26
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curtain walls are often what bearing

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nonload bearing

27
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Nonfire resistive curtain walls frequently extend from

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floor to ceiling of 1 level p. 151

28
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what is the most common means for protecting openings throughout fire rated walls ?

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fire doors

29
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in what increments are fire doors rated ?

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20 mins - 4 hours

30
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1/2 and 1/3 hour doors are primarily used in ?

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smoke barriers and openings to corridors.p.152

31
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opening in fire wall is what class of fire door

A

A

32
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opening in vertical shafts and openings in 2 hour rated partitions is what fire door rating

A

b

33
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opening in exterior walls subject to moderate or light exposure from outside is what fire door rating

A

e

34
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opening in exterior walls subject to server fire exposure from outside of a building is what class fire door

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c

35
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opening in exterior walls subject to server fire exposure from outside of a building is what fire door class

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D

p. 153

36
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rolling overhead doors are often installed where

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along corridors to protect convenience openings

to protect an opening in a fire wall in industrial

on 1or both sides of a wall opening

at a opening in a wall that separates building

37
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rolling overhead doors are constructed of interlocking steel slats with other operating components like

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releasing device
speed governor
counterbalance mechanism
wall guides

38
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devices that fuses or melts when exposed to fire

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fusable link

39
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one architectural advantage of a rolling overhead door is that it is relatively

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inconspicuous and Unobtrusive

40
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rolling doors should never be used in

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path of egress without another one available. 154

41
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wood core door protected with galvanized sheet metal steel or heavy metal exterior

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metal clad door

42
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similar to metal clad , except with lighter gauge metal

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tin clad door

43
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metal used often include

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steel, galvanized sheet metal , terneplate

44
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most horizontal sliding doors are

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metal clad or tin clad P.155

45
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doors that open and close by swing, also known as hinged ( commonly protect stairwell enclosures and corridors

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swinging fire doors

46
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swing doors are usually found in

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health care , apartments schools p.156

47
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the code identifies parameter for special purpose fire doors that can be used in application with

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freight /passager elevtors, service counter openings , security counter opening, security, dumbwaiter and chute openings p.157

48
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General term for small pieces of equipment made of metal

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hardware

49
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wood swinging fire doors include hardware that can also be referred to as

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builders hardware or fire door hardware

50
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builders hardware can include

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hinges, locks and latches, bolts and closers

51
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hardware components may include

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hinges, vent holes ( tin clad door only , adjustable springs, catch, latch bar and keepers.158

52
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what can be released as part of the programmed response during fire alarm activation

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electromagnetic door holders ( faster than fusible links 159

53
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limitation of smoke detectors

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higher cost, requires periodic cleaning and must be positioned right

54
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glass or thermoplastic panel in a wall or other barrier that allows light to pass through ( used in fire doors when visibility is desired )

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glazing

55
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1st type of fire rated glazing was

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wired glass

56
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wired glass will what in fire

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crack but remain in place until the wire softens

57
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modern glazing does not include

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wire

58
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nfpa 80 requires that each piece of glazing installed in a fire door include

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listing mark that remains visible after install

59
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series of horizontal slats that are angled to permit easy ventilation in 1 direction of flow and restrict vent in opposite direction

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louvers

60
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what must auto close in fire conditions( releasing fusible link )

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louvers

61
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louvers cannot be arbitrarily installed in Fire doors only Fire doors that are listed for installation of louvers can have ?

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louvers installed right

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