Fire door inspections annual fire door inspections were introduced with the adoption of the 2007 edition of nfpa 80.
Fire door inspection form pdf.
For best results use a checkmate fire gap gauge or use a 1 coin to give a feel for scale this is about 3mm thick.
Inspect and test all rated fire door assemblies for items listed below and identify issues or concerns.
Fire doors are fire resistant equipment that need to be checked regularly to make sure they still offer protection to other parts of the building.
E fire door assembly inspection checklist beginning with the 2007 edition and continuing with subsequent editions nfpa 80 standard for fire doors and other opening protectives section 5 2 inspection and testing requires all fire door assemblies to be inspected not less than annually.
Is the clearance from the door edge to the frame no more than 1 8 inch.
View the vision panel and glass from both sides of the door.
Does the active door leaf completely close when operated from the full open position.
All issues should be corrected immediately.
This detailed fire door inspection checklist can be used to survey the overall condition of fire doors.
45 minutes 90 minutes.
Is the door free from missing or broken parts.
The newest standard requires that fire rated doors be tested for functionality no less than annually and that a written record of the inspection be kept on file for the authority having jurisdiction ahj.
United fire doors inspection understands that fire door and frame labeling is a crucial requirement to keeping your building compliant.
Painted or missing fire rated door labels are two of the top ten reasons for deficiencies in fire doors and frames.
In addition to all of the components of a fire door assembly there are.
Nfpa 80 requires that all fire door assemblies are required to have a fire rated certification.
The assembly is composed of the fire door frame fire exit hardware door closers hinges locks door bolts and other door components that when combined provide varying degrees of fire protection that is contingent on the door fire rating e g.
For fire doors and other opening protectives 2010 edition section 5 2 1 and nfpa 105 standard for smoke door assemblies and other opening protectives 2010 edition section 5 2.
Does the inactive leaf close before the active leaf when a coordinator is used.
Fire doors 13 inspection points per nfpa 80 2013 5 2 3 5 2 swinging fire doors with builders hardware will be inspected to verify the following.
Where door leaves other than doors arranged for automatic closing are permitted to be held open with friction door holder devices the door holder devices comply with 6 3 6 6.
Inspection and testing form nfpa inspection and testing 1 of 4 alarm notification appliances and circuit information quantity êêêêcircuit style bells horns chimes strobes speakers other specify.
Is the door undercut no more than inch.
Open the door and take a look at the hinges.
Still a checkmate fire gap gauge take a look at the edges of the door and frame.