Fire Door Inspections
We are certified by International Fire Door Inspections, as per NFPA 80 and the International Building code.
What Is NFPA 80-2007
- The Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives
- Regulates the installation and maintenance of fire door assemblies
International Building Code
(IBC) 2009
Chapter 7, Section 715.4 specifies fire door assemblies shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80. PERTAINS TO INSTALLATION.
715.4 Fire door and shutter assemblies. Approved fire door and fire shutter assemblies shall be constructed of any material or assembly of component materials that conforms to the test requirements of Sections 715.4.1, 715.4.2, 715.4.3 and the fire-protection rating indicated in Table 715.4. Fire door assemblies and shutters shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 80.
International Fire Code
Chapter 7, Section 701.3 specifies fire door assemblies shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.
701.3 Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions. Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. All openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.n and NFPA 80.
NFPA 1 Fire Code
2009
Section 12.4.1 specifies fire door assemblies shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.
PERTAINS TO INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE.
Section 12.4.1 The installation and maintenance of assemblies and devices used to protect openings in walls, floors, and ceilings against the spread of fire and smoke within, into, or out of buildings shall comply with Section 12.4 and NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.
Why NFPA 80 is Applicable
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Which States Have Adopted?
- Contact your local AHJ Building Department and Fire Department
- Use the Interactive I-Code Map
Inspection Frequency NFPA 80-2007
- 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
Definition of Qualified Person
- NFPA 80-2010 Added a definition
- Qualified Person. A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with the subject matter, the work, or project.
What Needs To Be Inspected
- 5.2.4 Swinging Doors with Builders Hardware or Fire Door Hardware
- 5.2.4.1 Fire door assemblies shall be visually inspected from both sides to assess the overall condition of the door assembly.
Inspection Specifics
| (1) No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or frame.  |
(2) Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped |
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(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. |
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(5) Door clearances at the door edge to the frame, on the pull side of the door, do not exceed clearances listed in 4.8.4 and 6.3.1. |
(6) The self-closing device is operational, that is, the active door completely closes when operated from the full open position. |
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| (7) If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before the active leaf.  |
(8) Latching hardware operates and secures the door when it is in the closed position. |
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(9) Auxiliary hardware items that interfere or prohibit operation are not installed on the door or frame. |
(10) No field modifications to the door assembly have been performed that void the label. |
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(11) Gasketing and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity. |
Fire Door Inspectors
Inspection Versus Certification
- Fire door inspectors provide inspection services only
- Visual inspections of observations only
- Fire door inspectors never provide certification labels to re-label fire doors without any fire rating labels
Certified Fire Door Inspector Programs
- International Fire Door Inspector Association (IFDIA) CFDI
- Intertek CFDI
- Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) CFDI
Education and Training Courses
- International Fire Door Inspector Association (IFDIA) Fire Door Inspector Curriculum Accredited by the International Accreditation Services (IAS) a subsidiary of the ICC
- Door Hardware Institute (DHI) Fire Door Assembly Inspector Course
Please give us a call today to discuss your fire door inspection needs.
