What You Need to Know About Fire Door Inspections in Idaho

Did you know that more than 75% of fire doors fail inspection? Common deficiencies include missing labels, excessive gaps, and damaged hardware. Fire doors are not just another building feature — they are a critical component of a property’s life safety system, designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke so occupants can evacuate safely.

Whether your property is located in Boise, Twin Falls, or anywhere across southern Idaho, regular fire door inspections are essential for maintaining safety, reducing liability, and staying compliant with NFPA standards.

What We Find Most Often

During commercial fire door inspections, Guardian frequently observes issues such as:

• Labels missing or painted over

• Gaps greater than 1/8 inch around frames

• Broken or misaligned hinges, latches, or closers

• Doors blocked open or obstructed by storage or wedges

Each of these deficiencies can compromise a fire door’s performance during an emergency — and in many cases, lead to non-compliance with NFPA 80 requirements.

Who Needs Fire Door Inspections the Most

Fire door inspections are required annually by NFPA 80 and are especially critical for:

• Hotels and hospitality properties

• Multi-tenant and mixed-use buildings

• Office spaces and professional suites

• Day care and educational facilities

• Churches and assembly occupancies

For property owners and managers in Boise, Meridian, Twin Falls, and throughout Idaho, annual fire door inspections are not only about compliance — they’re about protecting lives and reducing liability exposure.

The Guardian Advantage

At Guardian Commercial Inspections LLC, we provide comprehensive fire door inspections across Idaho, following the CCPIA Commercial Fire Door Inspection Standard and referencing NFPA 80. Our reports include:

• Photo-documented findings for clear visual evidence

• Concise narratives explaining deficiencies and safety impacts

• Actionable recommendations that help owners plan for repair or replacement

Guardian’s inspections support property managers, facility owners, and safety professionals by ensuring that fire doors perform as intended when they matter most.

Serving Boise, Twin Falls, Meridian, and surrounding Idaho markets, Guardian focuses on compliance, liability reduction, and occupant safety — that’s The Guardian Advantage.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule your NFPA 80 fire door inspection today.

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