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Fire Door Inspection
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What is a fire door inspection?
The goal of a fire door inspection is to ensure the fire doors in the building are functioning properly, have no damage, and are able to be used as intended during a fire. This fire door inspection normally happens annually for many commercial office buildings, warehouses, schools, hospitals and health care facilities. Should a fire break out, the safety of the occupants as well as emergency responders all depend on the inspection of the fire doors. If your fire doors aren't code compliant they can cause a safety hazard.
5 Tips To Prepare For A Fire Door Inspection
1. Is the fire label clearly visible and legible on both the door and the frame? Additionally, is the assembly the correct rating for the wall it’s installed in?
2. Is the door closer in good condition? Even though it may be currently working, be on the lookout for leaking oil or degraded hardware, it can be a sign of a near failure.
3. Is the lock in good condition? The door must positively latch at all times. Make sure there are no obstructions in the frame that would prevent the door from fully closing and latching and that the latch on the lock fully engages with the strike.
4. Are there large gaps between the door and the frame? Tight tolerances are required to pass inspection.
5. Is the door in good condition? For wood doors, make sure that the veneer isn’t excessively cracked or separated from the rails. Metal doors must also be inspected to make sure there aren't large amounts of rust present or if the internal welds are failing. Are there large holes or added hardware to the door that would prevent egress or positive latching?
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Call BSL for service today
Keeping a close eye on your fire rated openings and taking a preventative approach can save you time and headache with your local inspectors. We were able to help our customer repair and ensure their fire doors were functioning properly and pass the fire door inspection! We can help you protect your people and property with repairs or replacement of fire door so you can pass fire door inspections.