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What Is A Fire Door?

Fire doors with fire-rated resistance are vital for a building’s passive fire prevention plan. They essentially have one purpose — to stop and suppress the spread of fire, be it within, into, or out of the building. Fire doors enable fire compartmentation, which is basically the process of strategically placing physical barriers around the building in such a way that it slows the spread of fire and smoke during emergencies.

Why Conduct A Fire Door Inspection?

Fire door inspections are a sure-shot way of ensuring that the installed door performs according to its functionality. This is done by a thorough inspection that checks all its components and how they work to ensure they function adequately during a fire.
While conducting a fire door inspection, some critical elements are checked on priority. These are:
  • Door hinges
  • Smoke seals
  • Fire door signage
  • Closing mechanism
  • Doors and frames
Are all fire doors properly labeled as such?
Are the labels on the fire doors clearly visible and legible?
Are there any obstructions to the fire doors?
Do all fire doors close securely without obstruction?
Are the door closers in good condition and operating properly?
Are all door gaps within NFPA acceptable limits?
Are the seals around the doors in good condition?
Are the doors free of holes or breaks in the door and frame?
Are the doors free of damage or alterations that could compromise integrity?
Are hold-open devices releasing when doors are pushed or pulled?
Are fire exit hardware devices in good working order?
Are all doors self-closing or automatic-closing?
Are all doors latching in the closed position?
Have all doors been checked for excessive force to open?
Are all vision light frames and glazing beads intact?
Are all glass and glazing materials in good condition?
Are all door parts free of paint?
Are the doors free of auxiliary hardware items that interfere with operation?
Are coordinators, if used, ensuring that door leaves close in proper sequence?
Are gasketing and edge seals, where required, inspected for their presence and integrity?
Are the doors free of stickers or signs that could interfere with visibility of the door label?
Are the doors free of field modifications that void the label?
Are the doors equipped with the correct type of fire exit hardware?
Are the doors free from wedges or other objects preventing them from closing?
Are all door frames and hardware components free from rust and damage?
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