Fire life safety damper testing established relating to state fire code.

HF 2721 requires regular testing of fire life safety dampers in non-residential buildings with HVAC systems containing these dampers (excluding single-family homes and small multifamily buildings with four or fewer units). The bill mandates testing per national fire safety standards (NFPA 80, NFPA 92, etc.) to verify proper operation, including physical, visual, and functional checks. Testing must be performed by qualified inspectors - such as ICB-certified technicians employed by independent contractors meeting specific accreditation and insurance requirements. This applies directly to building owners and managers of commercial, institutional, and large-scale non-residential facilities subject to Minnesota’s State Fire Code.