United Fire Doors Inspection
How to Pass NFPA 80 Annual Fire Doors Inspection
1) No open holes or breaks in the surface of the door or frame; no missing or broken parts
2) Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads intact and securely fastened
3) The door, frame, hinges, hardware and noncombustible threshold are secured, aligned and in working order with no visible signs of damage.
4) No parts are missing or broken.
It is the responsibility of the Building Owner to provide a safe environment for their employees and the general public. In many circumstances the Building Owner will be assisted in a
Fire rated doors save lives and protect property. well maintained fire doors ensure that occupants can evacuate a burning building swiftly and safely, avoiding potentially tragic consequences. NFPA 80 Fire door assemblies shall be inspected and tested not less than annually, and a written record of the inspection shall be signed and kept for inspection by AHCA tor AHJ.
- Damage to the door and frame
- Security of glazing, if present
- Security, alignment and operability of the door, frame, hinges and hardware
- Missing or broken parts
- Door clearances
- Properly operating self-closing device
- Operation of a coordinator, if installed
- Operation of latching hardware
- Presence of auxiliary hardware items which may interfere with door operation
- Illegal field modifications
- Presence and integrity of gasketing and edge seals
