Duct Detectors Smoke Detection NFPA 90A Code Requirements

by | Duct Work | 4 comments

What you will learn from the Duct Detectors Smoke Detection NFPA 90A Code Requirements article:

  1. Preface for the NFPA 90A requirements for duct detectors in air conditioning and heating equipment.
  2. The question: Where do you install duct detectors in the ductwork?
  3. a detailed answer to satisfy requirements
  4. exclusions and exceptions to the requirement
  5. references for further information about HVAC equipment and fire safety
  6. Finally, additional related information about fire and smoke dampers regarding HVAC

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Air Handlers | Heating and Cooling

by | Air Handlers | 10 comments

Caution is always advised around mechanical and electrical equipment including the air handler. Turn the power off before removing any panels.

Air HandlersAir Handlers - An air handler is usually located in the garage, a closet, or in the attic (unless you have a package unit then the air handler is incorporated into one system). It is essential to any AC unit and heating forced air system. All AC units need an air handler or way to move air. It can be a part of your furnace and houses the evaporator coils, the blower motor, and some HVAC controls. It can be an up-flow, downflow, or horizontal flow AHU (air handling unit). (more…)