一些暖通空调工程师和设计师不确定防火阀和防烟阀的要求，尤其是隔墙类型之间的差异，因为这些要求通常出现在模型建筑规范中，而不是模型机械规范中。有些人出于安全考虑，在不需要防火和防烟挡板的地方指定防火和防烟挡板。本会议论文根据模型建筑规范，为暖通空调工程师和设计师提供防火和防烟阀概述。 讨论的主题包括防火墙、防火屏障、竖井围护结构和防火隔墙之间的区别，以及防烟屏障和防烟隔墙之间的区别，以便人们可以在需要的地方以及仅在需要的地方正确应用（或不应用）防火和防烟挡板。包括九个有用的设计技巧。本文旨在为经验不足的工程师或设计师提供一个很好的介绍；对于更有经验的人来说，这是一个很好的回顾。引用:2016年冬季会议，佛罗里达州奥兰多，会议论文

Some HVAC engineers and designers are uncertain of the requirements for fire dampers and smoke dampers, especially with regard to the difference between partition types, because those requirements are typically found in the model building codes rather than the model mechanical codes. Some play it safe and specify fire and smoke dampers where they really are not necessary. This conference paper presents a fire and smoke damper summary for HVAC engineers and designers based on the model building codes. Topics addressed include the differences between Fire Walls, Fire Barriers, Shaft Enclosures, and Fire Partitions and between a Smoke Barrier and Smoke Partition, so that one can properly apply (or not apply) fire and smoke dampers where they are required and only where required. Nine helpful design tips are included. This paper is intended as a good introduction to the topic for less experienced engineers or designers; and a good review for the more experienced.