Fire Doors

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•  NFPA 80 Standard on Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives requires a visual inspection and operational testing of fire doors at any of the following times: upon completion of installation of the new fire door assembly, annually as part of the required periodic inspection, and after any maintenance corrections have been performed on the door assembly. 

A minimum list of 13 items must be verified to complete a visual inspection.  

1. Door labels are visible and readable.
2. No open holes, cracks, or breaks exist in the door's surface or frame. 
3. Vision light frames, glazing, and beads are intact and securely fastened. 
4. The door, hinges, hardware, frame, and noncombustible threshold are secure, aligned, and in good working order without any signs of visible damage. 
5. Door clearances do not exceed the clearances listed in NFPA 4.8.4 and 6.3.1.7. 
6. None of your door’s parts are broken or missing.
7. A self-closing device must be operational so that the door completely closes when operated from a fully open position.
8. Latching hardware is fully functional and secures the door when it’s in a closed position. 
9. If a coordinator is used with your door, the inactive leaf must close before the active leaf.
10. Auxiliary hardware items that limit operation or interfere with the door's proper functioning are not installed on the door or frame.
11. No modifications were made to the door assembly that would void the label.
12. Your door also meets edge protection, edge seals, and gasketing requirements. 
13. If you have signage on your door, it should cover less than 5% of the door’s face and not be attached to mechanical fasteners.