A routine visual check of fire doors, with a log and a clear route for repairs.
Fire doors only work when they close and latch fully. Wedges, damaged seals and loose hinges are common problems that a routine look catches.
Inspection frequency and who may inspect are set by fire codes and your local authority. Use this as a routine aid between required inspections.
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During the monthly check in a care home, a facilities assistant finds a kitchen fire door wedged open and a stairwell door that no longer latches. The wedge is removed and staff reminded; the latch is repaired by a contractor the next day.
NFPA 80 calls for fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually by a knowledgeable person, with written records. In healthcare and residential care, the Life Safety Code makes this part of the inspections authorities carry out.
| Door ID | FD-2-07, east stair, floor 2 |
|---|---|
| Closes and latches | Closes, did not latch from 90 degrees |
| Held open | Magnetic hold-open released on alarm test |
| Gaps | Bottom 1/2 in., sides even |
| Seals and glass | Seals intact, wired glass uncracked |
| Result | Fail; closer adjustment requested |
| Fixed | Closer adjusted Oct 22, retested, pass |
Maple Grove Senior Living in Ann Arbor recorded a fail even though the door almost latched. The retest after the closer was adjusted closes the record.
As your fire code requires; many sites add a monthly visual check.
Only with approved devices that release on alarm.
Qualified people.
Check your local requirements.
NFPA 80 generally allows about 1/8 inch at the top and sides and up to 3/4 inch under the bottom for typical swinging doors. Larger gaps let smoke and fire through and fail the inspection. A card or gauge helps measure consistently.
NFPA 80 limits field changes to labeled fire doors. Signs must be attached with adhesive, not screws, and cover no more than 5% of the door face. Kick plates up to 16 inches high are generally allowed; larger ones need to be labeled for fire door use.
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