What's Included in Every Fire Door Inspection
Fire door inspection reports highlight issues such as doors that fail to close properly or compromised fire and smoke compartmentalization, and insights to maintain safety and compliance.
Visual Assessment: Thorough inspection of door assemblies, hardware, clearances, and labels from both sides
Operational Testing: Complete open/close cycles to verify proper function, latching, and closing speeds
Simulation Testing: Drop tests for rolling/sliding doors to ensure automatic closing systems work under fire conditions
Detailed Reporting: Individual records for each door with photos, deficiencies, and compliance documentation
Fire Door Inspections:
Protect Your Building and Mitigate Risks
Fire doors save lives, but everyday use, quick fixes, and neglect often compromise their performance. Our CCPIA-certified inspectors follow the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Fire Doors, ensuring your building stays protected, compliant, and ready when it matters most.
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Door Failures That Let Fire Spread
The Problem: Propped open doors, disconnected closers, damaged latches, and even minor gaps can prevent a door from stopping smoke and fire when needed most.
What We Inspect: We verify every door closes completely from the fully-open position, latches securely, and operates smoothly without obstructions. We test self-closing mechanisms and inspect all hardware for proper function.
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Changes That Compromise Safety
The Problem: Unapproved drilling, cutouts, or adjustments may seem harmless but often destroy the fire door's tested integrity, creating pathways for smoke and flames.
What We Inspect: We identify modifications like oversized hardware holes, trimmed doors, added vision panels, or improperly installed components that compromise the manufacturer's fire rating creating pathways for smoke and flames
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Post-Install Work That Breaks Compliance
The Problem: Added hardware, excessive signage, or repairs after installation can create weak points and stop the door from performing during a fire, putting your building out of compliance.
What We Inspect: We check for prohibited mechanical fasteners, oversized signage, painted-over labels, missing components, and any alterations that violate fire and life safety standards and requirements.
Fire Door Inspections
Common Building We Inspect
Most commercial building require annual fire door inspections. Each fire door is stargeically placed during construction for fire and life satey.
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Commercial Properties: Office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, places of worship
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Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities
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Educational Buildings: Schools, colleges, universities, dormitories
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Multi-Family Housing: Apartments, condominiums, off-campus housing
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Lodging Properties: Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, conference centers
Most commercial buildings are required to have fire doors, and they should be inspected annually. Guardian Commercial Inspections provides fire door inspections in Boise, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Nampa, and the surrounding region.
Our Certified Fire Door Inspectors verify that life-safety features are in good condition, function as intended, and deliver the necessary level of protection in an emergency. Annual fire door inspections help property owners and managers stay compliant, reduce risk, and protect the people who use the building every day.
Contact us about your fire door inspection.
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