Fire Dampers & Smoke Dampers – Control Log, Functional Test & Excel | Word/PDF

Fire dampers and smoke dampers – inspection log, functional testing and SBA follow-up

Organize damper registers, inspection logs, professional functional tests, service orders and corrective action follow-up in the property's systematic fire protection work. The package provides clear administrative Word templates, searchable PDFs and an Excel register with nine tabs.

15 digital customer files: 7 editable DOCX, 7 searchable and printable PDFs and 1 XLSX. Five Swedish work templates and two user guides (Swedish and English). The documents apply to Swedish conditions.

All files in the document package

The Excel tool – nine tabs

Overview, Damper Register, Inspection, Functional Testing, Service, Non-conformities, Corrective Actions, Control Plan and Read Me. The workbook has 14 follow-up metrics, 200 empty rows per register, preset status options and source references. No macros are required. A registered test is not automatically approved: results according to the external report and performed work are followed up separately.

How to use the templates

1. Identify dampers with their actual designation, location and applicable fire function according to fire protection and relationship documents.
2. Determine responsibility and inspection intervals from the specific installation's operation and maintenance instructions.
3. Only record external inspections that have actually been performed in a safe manner. State Not inspected where documentation is missing.
4. Let a qualified performer carry out the necessary functional testing according to the installation's technical instructions. Link the actual report to the correct damper ID.
5. Distinguish service orders from performed work and from documented verified follow-up inspection before closing the case.

Swedish rules and important legal clarification

The Act (2003:778) on Protection Against Accidents, Chapter 2, Section 2 addresses the building owner's and right-holder's obligations to prevent fire and limit consequences to a reasonable extent. Boverket's building regulations on safety in the event of fire, BFS 2024:7 as amended, cover fire compartment installations and operation and maintenance instructions, among other things. The application of the regulations depends on the building and the measure; requirements for new construction/reconstruction should not be described as retroactive requirements for every existing property without further consideration.

There is no uniform nationwide interval that this product guarantees for all fire dampers. Actual inspection and testing intervals, test methods and responsibilities should be obtained from the building's operation/maintenance documents, relevant regulations, service agreements and expert instructions.

Safety limit: The templates are not a technical instruction for triggering dampers, interrupting the fire alarm control system, dismantling components or performing electrical installations. They are not an expert certificate, installation proof or approval of fire protection.

Frequently asked questions

How often must fire dampers be functionally tested?

Check the current building's instructions, the dampers' technology and applicable special requirements. There is no uniform testing interval that can be set for all installations with a general document template.

Are fire dampers and smoke dampers the same thing?

Not always. Type, fire technical function and inspection requirements must be obtained from the installation's documentation. The register has separate type options to avoid confusion.

Can I perform functional tests myself using the template?

No. The basis records the order, external performer and actual report. It contains no instructions for operation or technical testing. Hire competent personnel if necessary.

Is a test approved if I write Performed in Excel?

No. Performed and approved according to the external report are two separate tasks. If results are missing, it should be marked as not verified.

Are the PDF files electronically fillable?

The PDF files are searchable and printable, but are not provided as interactive forms. The Word files are editable.

Are English documents included?

One English User Guide is included. The five Swedish work templates are not translated into English.

Related document template

Fire door control and fire compartment log is a separate template for fire doors and fire compartment follow-up, not functional testing of ventilation dampers.

Sources and review status

• LSO (2003:778), Chapter 2, Section 2
• Boverket – Operation and maintenance instructions
• Boverket – Fire compartment installations
• Storstockholm Fire Department – SBA
• Swedish Electrical Safety Authority – Competence in electrical installation work

Product version 1.0. AI-assisted source review 2026-11-04. No external legal or fire technical expert review has been performed.