In fire safety, what does compartmentation refer to in relation to HVAC?

• A. The distribution of air evenly in all rooms.
• B. The division of a building into fire-resistive compartments to limit fire and smoke spread; HVAC dampers and doors may be required to maintain this isolation.
• C. The arrangement of compartments for waste management.
• D. The color-coding of rooms for signage.

Answer: (B)