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Fire Door Pre-Inspection Preparation List

This facility pre-screen is limited to visible observations on swinging fire doors with builders hardware. It is not a formal NFPA 80 inspection, deficiency classification, or compliance determination.

Facility Pre-Screen You Can Use

Scope: Use this list only to prepare information for a qualified review of swinging fire doors with builders hardware. It does not cover rolling steel doors, shutters, curtains, dampers, or other specialized assemblies. Consult the official NFPA inspection checklist for swinging doors and confirm the effective requirements with the AHJ.

  • Record whether door and frame labels appear present and legible
  • Record observed self-closing and latching behavior under the property's approved facility procedure
  • Note visibly irregular clearances for formal measurement
  • Record visible panic-bar or exit-device operating concerns
  • Note visible closer leaks, arm damage, or operating concerns
  • Record visible hinge, strike, or frame damage for qualified review
  • Record glazing and gasketing condition for listing-specific review
  • Record uncertain hardware or field modifications for qualified review

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