Fire Doors
Fire Door Inspections & Compliance Services
At Superior Life Safety, we understand that fire doors are an important element in your facility’s overall fire protection strategy. These doors play a vital role in preventing the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic fumes, acting as barriers that protect lives and property. To ensure that your fire doors are always in optimal condition, we offer comprehensive inspection services that align with the highest industry standards, including NFPA 80 and NFPA 101.
Fire doors are frequently used in facilities like hospitals and schools, making them prone to wear and tear. This frequent use increases the risk of failure, which is why regular inspections are essential. At Superior Life Safety, our inspection services ensure that all aspects of the fire door assembly, including the door, frame, hinges, and hardware, are functioning properly.
Our Fire Door Inspection Process Includes
Door & Frame Inspections
We meticulously inspect both the door and its frame, ensuring they are in good condition and compliant with fire safety regulations.
Operational Testing
Our technicians perform a series of tests to confirm that the door operates correctly. This includes swing tests, close tests, latch tests, and checks for any issues like door bottom drag, frame rub, or edge overlap.
Hardware Verification
We examine all hardware components, including hinge assemblies, bolts, locks, and fire exit hardware, to ensure they are functioning properly and compliant with safety standards.
Additional Component Checks
Our team also inspects thresholds, saddles, astragals, gaskets, door stops, protection plates, and signage to verify they are properly installed and in good condition.
Why Superior Life Safety?
Compliance with fire safety regulations is about ensuring the safety of everyone in your facility. Since the introduction of annual fire door inspections in the 2007 Edition of NFPA 80, it’s become mandatory to test fire-rated doors for functionality at least once a year and maintain detailed records for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Our certified fire door inspectors bring unmatched expertise to every inspection. We provide a detailed, web-based report that includes:
Comprehensive Project Statistics:
A breakdown of compliant vs. non-compliant fire doors.
Fire Door Ratings:
A complete inventory of doors with their respective fire ratings (e.g., 20-minute, 30-minute, 45-minute, and 90-minute doors).
Reasons for Non-Compliance:
Common issues identified during inspections, with digital documentation to support findings.
Inventory & Documentation:
A thorough record of all fire doors in your facility, including location, number, rating, and any compliance issues.
Certified Expertise You Can Trust
Our inspectors hold certifications from leading industry organizations, such as the Door and Hardware Institute and the International Fire Door Inspector Association. With Superior Life Safety, you can trust that your facility’s fire doors are in capable hands, ensuring compliance and safety at all times.
