402-592-1999 Reports Login Request a Quote Pay Online FIREGUARD PROVIDES CERTIFIED FIRE DOOR INSPECTIONS HomeNewsFireGuard Provides Certified Fire Door Inspections Posted October 16, 2017 at 04:10PM NFPA 80/101/105 requires fire-rated doors to be tested no less than annually, and a written record kept on file for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 13 Points of a Fire Door Inspection 1. Labels are clearly visible and legible. 2. No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or frame. 3. Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped. 4. The door, frame, hinges, hardware, and noncombustible threshold are secured, aligned, and in working order with no visible signs of damage. 5. No parts are missing or broken. 6. 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 6.3.1.7 Bottom Max 3/4″ (19mm) 3/8″ (9.5mm) for 38″ above floor, Wood Top & Sides Max 1/8″ (3/18mm), Steel Top & Sides & ME Pairs 1/16-3/16″ (1.59-4.76mm). 7. The self-closing device is operational, that is, the active door completely closes when operated from the full open position. 8. If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before active leaf. 9. Latching hardware operates and secures the door when it is in the closed position. 10. Auxiliary hardware items that interfere or prohibit operation are not installed on the door or frame. 11. No field modifications to the door assembly have been performed that void the label. 12. Gasketing and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity. 13. Signage affixed to a door meets the requirements listed in 4.1.4; check area less than 5%, the means of attachment is adhesive not mechanical, is not on glazing, and does not impair door assembly operation. Knowledge and Understanding NFPA 80 now requires the individual responsible for inspecting fire-rated doors to have knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the door being inspected. Sections 7.2.1.15.2 and 8.3.3.1 require all fire doors to be inspected and tested (per NFPA 80) Unless the Authorities Having Jurisdiction develop their own specified criteria, they may want to know how you determined that the designated individual is knowledgeable and understanding on door operations. It may be based on: Experience Training Education FireGuard is your qualified and certified One Call One Source for Fire Door Inspections. We will ensure your fire doors are maintained, inspected by a qualified technician, and will work properly to keep you safe. For more information, please call us at 402-592-1999. Building Reports Technology FireGuard’s digital reporting and bar code technology provides accurate and comprehensive inspections that are fully documented in compliance with regulatory standards. Digital Reporting Bar Code Tracking for Your Fire Protection Equipment Comprehensive Inspections Fully Documented Your Reports Available Online 24/7 GO TO REPORTS LOGIN QUICK LINKS Home Products & Services Industries Pay Online Testimonials Reports Login Contact Us RECENT NEWS Meet Lori Sorensen – FireGuard, Inc. March 11, 2019 NEW! FireGuard’s Life Safety HealthCare Flyer December 11, 2018 What is a 5-Year Internal Piping Condition and Obstruction Inspection? June 13, 2018 The 5-Year fire sprinkler inspection is an NFPA ALL NEWS CONTACT Address 4404 South 76th Circle Omaha, NE 68127 Phone 402-592-1999 Fax 402-592-1599 Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm 24/7 Emergency Service © 2021 FireGuard USA | Website created by Open Caret