Compliance Guide
Annual Fire Door Inspection
Fire-rated door assemblies must be inspected and tested annually. Miss one — or document it poorly — and it becomes the first finding on your next survey. Here's what an annual inspection actually covers, and what facility leaders should expect.
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Why the annual is non-negotiable
NFPA 80, NFPA 101, the IBC, Joint Commission, CMS, and most state AHJs all reference annual fire door inspection. Failing to produce a current record is one of the most-cited deficiencies in healthcare and senior living surveys.
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What's included in the scope
Every rated opening in the building — corridor doors, stairwell doors, smoke barrier doors, hazardous area separations, and horizontal exits. Each is evaluated against the 13-point NFPA 80 checklist with photo evidence of deficiencies.
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What it costs
Pricing is driven by opening count, facility type, and geography. Most facilities benchmark in a clear per-opening range. We provide scoped, transparent pricing within one business day of a walk count or floor plan review — no guesswork.
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Scheduling before your survey
Most clients book annuals 60–90 days ahead of an accreditation window so deficiencies can be corrected and documented before surveyors arrive. Multi-facility portfolios are scheduled on a rolling calendar to keep every site current.
What's included
Scope highlights
- NFPA 80 13-point inspection
- Every rated opening in the building
- Photo evidence on deficiencies
- Per-opening transparent pricing
- 60–90 day pre-survey scheduling
- Multi-facility rolling calendars
- Repair scope tied to findings
- AHJ-ready documentation
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