Compliance Guide
NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection Requirements
NFPA 80 requires annual inspection and testing of every fire-rated door assembly in your facility. Here's what the standard actually requires — and how to pass AHJ, Joint Commission, and CMS review the first time.
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What NFPA 80 requires
NFPA 80 (Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives) requires that fire door assemblies be inspected and tested not less than annually, with a written record retained for the AHJ. Inspections must cover labels, frames, hardware, clearances, self-closing operation, latching, and field modifications.
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The 13-point inspection checklist
Each opening is evaluated against the NFPA 80 Section 5.2.4.2 criteria: labels legible, no holes or breaks, glazing and vision panels intact, frame and door secured, no missing or broken parts, clearances within tolerance, self-closing device operational, coordinator functioning, latch positive, auxiliary hardware compliant, no field modifications, gasketing and edge seals intact, and signage compliant.
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Who can perform the inspection
NFPA 80 requires inspections be performed by a 'qualified person with knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the door being subject to testing.' Most AHJs expect third-party inspectors with documented training — particularly in healthcare, education, and high-occupancy environments.
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Documentation that holds up to AHJ review
Records must include date, name of inspector, opening identifier, deficiencies found, and corrective action. Our reports go further — photo evidence, door-level mapping, prioritized repair scope, and closeout records — so your file survives surveyor scrutiny.
What's included
Scope highlights
- Annual inspection per NFPA 80 5.2
- 13-point checklist on every opening
- Qualified, trained inspectors
- Door-level mapping and IDs
- Photo evidence of deficiencies
- Prioritized repair recommendations
- AHJ, Joint Commission, CMS-ready format
- Closeout records after corrections
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