INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR FIRE DOORS
13 Things To Look For While Conducting a Fire Door Inspection on a fire door.
1. Fuse links cannot be painted.
2. Fuse links or other release device must be connected.
3. Interior fire doors must have fuse links/ smoke detectors, with one on each side of the door.
4. Fuse links and/or detection devices must be installed within 12” of the ceiling height, but never within 4” of corner walls.
5. Door, shutter or partition must not have any damage preventing it from working (example: dented hood, damaged or mi ssing guides, damaged slats, etc.) .
6. Counters supplied separately from the door assemblies must be labeled in accordance with the door’s listing.
7. Cables and chains on suspended doors must not have any excessive wear or stretching.
8. Doors or partitions must not be blocked, propped or wedged in any manner that would prevent them from fully closing.
9. Egress actuating devices for egress fire doors must be functional during alarm conditions.
10. Testing agency and manufacturer information must be secured to the door by me ans of a label(s).
11. Written inspection records must be up to date. Yearly inspection records must be kept and made available to the authority having jurisdiction.
12. Repairs must be made using original manufacturer’s parts.
13. Repairs must be made without delay.