Fire Door Inspections: The Essential Guide
Code references, NFPA 80 summaries, and the 13 inspection criteria
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Enforcement of fire door inspection requirements is on the rise
Recently, we have seen a sharp rise in enforcement of inspection requirements for fire door assemblies at state and local levels. Fire door assemblies are required by NFPA 80 to be inspected by a qualified person, after installation, after maintenance or repair work, and annually, to ensure that they are functioning properly. These documented inspections and the repair of deficiencies noted are crucial steps in maintaining code-compliance and ensuring proper performance of this important part of a building’s passive fire protection system.
Crucial resources to help you prepare for fire door inspections
Lori Greene DAHC/CDC, CCPR, FDAI, FDHI, founder of the iDigHardware blog, created an e-book that contains key information to help you prepare for fire door inspections. It includes:
- Where the inspection requirements are found in the model codes and referenced standards
- A summary of the NFPA 80 requirements
- List of the 13 fire door inspection criteria
The e-book also contains educational articles on each on each of the 13 fire door inspection criterion authored by subject matter experts from across Allegion. These articles provide additional insights and dive into common questions and misconceptions about:
- Labeling requirements
- Allowable field modifications
- Compliant clearances
- Glazing
- Fire door signage
- And more!
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