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Fire & Smoke Door Inspection Checklist Based on NFPA 80 (Fire Door Assemblies) and NFPA 105 (Smoke Door Assemblies) Inspection Information
| Facility/Building |
| ______________________ |
| Door/Opening ID # |
| ______________________ |
| Location (floor/room) |
| ______________________ |
| Door Type (Fire / Smoke / Both) |
| ______________________ |
| Barrier Type (Fire Barrier / Smoke Barrier / Smoke Partition / Both) |
| ______________________ |
| Fire Rating (e.g., 20/45/60/90 min) |
| ______________________ |
| Inspection Date |
| ______________________ |
| Inspector Name |
| ______________________ |
| Inspector Signature |
| ______________________ |
1. Labels & Documentation
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 1.1 |
| Fire-rated label legible and permanently affixed |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 1.2 |
| Label matches required rating for wall/opening |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 1.3 |
| No paint, hardware, or modification obscuring label |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
2. Door Leaf
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 2.1 |
| No holes, breaks, or punctures in door surface |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 2.2 |
| Vision panels/glazing beads intact |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 2.3 |
| No visible damage/deterioration affecting integrity |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
3. Frame
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 3.1 |
| Frame secure, aligned, undamaged |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 3.2 |
| No gaps between frame and wall |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
4. Gaps & Clearances
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 4.1 |
| Top/side clearance ≤ 1/8" (per listing) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4.2 |
| Bottom clearance within listed tolerance (typ. ≤ 3/4") |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4.3 |
| Meets specific door's listing requirements |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
4A. Gasketing & Intumescent Seals
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 4A.1 |
| Intumescent seal present where required by listing (common on 20-min doors near stairs) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4A.2 |
| Seal continuous around full perimeter (head, jambs, meeting stile) with no gaps |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4A.3 |
| Seal securely adhered/fastened, not peeling, dried out, or painted over |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4A.4 |
| No physical damage, cuts, or compression that would prevent expansion |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4A.5 |
| Smoke gasketing (if required for smoke-rated assembly) intact and compresses properly on closing |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4A.6 |
| Door labeled/listed as compatible with installed gasketing (not a field-added, non-listed product) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
4B. Fire Barrier vs. Smoke Barrier Criteria Testing criteria differ depending on which type of barrier the door is installed in. Confirm barrier type first (see header), then apply the applicable column below.
| # |
| Item |
| Fire Barrier Door |
| Smoke Barrier Door |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 4B.1 |
| Positive latching required |
| Yes — always |
| Only if also fire-rated |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.2 |
| Self-closing required |
| Yes |
| Yes (per NFPA 105) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.3 |
| Maximum clearance under door |
| Per listing (typ. 3/4") |
| Per listing; smoke-resistant seal may be required |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.4 |
| Fire rating label required |
| Yes, matches wall rating |
| Only if barrier is also fire-rated |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.5 |
| Smoke gasket/seal required |
| Only if also smoke-rated |
| Yes, per assembly listing |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.6 |
| Glazing/vision panel limits |
| Per fire-rated glazing listing (size restrictions apply) |
| Per smoke-rated glazing listing |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.7 |
| Hold-open devices tied to fire alarm |
| Required if held open |
| Required if held open |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.8 |
| Annual inspection standard applied |
| NFPA 80 |
| NFPA 105 |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 4B.9 |
| Door correctly identifies which barrier(s) it serves (fire wall, smoke barrier, smoke partition, or combination) |
| — |
| — |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
5. Hardware
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 5.1 |
| Hinges: correct count, no loose/missing/broken screws |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 5.2 |
| Door closer functions, no damage or leaks |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 5.3 |
| Self-closing device fully closes door from any open position |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 5.4 |
| No non-listed auxiliary hardware interfering with function |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 5.5 |
| Latching hardware operates and secures door |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 5.6 |
| Coordinator functions properly (pairs of doors) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
6. Astragals & Meeting Edges (Pairs Only)
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 6.1 |
| Astragals present and intact |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 6.2 |
| No missing/loose meeting edge protection |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
7. Door Operation
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 7.1 |
| Opens/closes freely without binding |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 7.2 |
| Self-closes and self-latches from full open |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 7.3 |
| No unauthorized field modifications (holes, added hardware) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
8. Signage
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 8.1 |
| "Fire Door — Keep Closed" signage present (if required) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
9. Smoke Door Additional Items (NFPA 105)
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 9.1 |
| Smoke gaskets/seals intact (if installed) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 9.2 |
| Assembly restricts smoke passage per design |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 9.3 |
| Undercut/threshold gap within tolerance |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
10. Fire Doors — Chutes (Laundry/Trash/Linen)
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 10.1 |
| Chute door label legible, matches rating (typ. 1.5 hr min) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.2 |
| Door/frame free of damage, warping, corrosion |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.3 |
| Self-closing device operates and fully closes door |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.4 |
| Positive latch engages every time door closes |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.5 |
| Door does not stay open/propped (chute doors must not have hold-opens) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.6 |
| Chute discharge door/room fire-rated enclosure intact |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.7 |
| Fusible link or other closing mechanism intact and unobstructed (if applicable) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.8 |
| No obstructions preventing door from closing/latching |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.9 |
| Chute interior accessible for inspection is clear of debris buildup impeding door |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 10.10 |
| Signage present (e.g., "Fire Door — Do Not Block") |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
11. Vertical Sliding / Rolling Fire Doors
| # |
| Item |
| Pass |
| Fail |
| N/A |
| Notes |
| 11.1 |
| Label legible, matches required rating |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.2 |
| Curtain/slats free of damage, dents, or corrosion |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.3 |
| Guides/tracks unobstructed, properly aligned |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.4 |
| Bottom bar and astragal (if req'd) intact |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.5 |
| Fusible link, smoke detector release, or heat-activated release device tests functional |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.6 |
| Door releases and closes fully by gravity/spring on test (auto-closing) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.7 |
| Manual reset mechanism operates correctly after test drop |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.8 |
| Governor/speed control regulates closing speed properly (no free-fall) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.9 |
| Electric operator (if present) disengages properly on fire signal to allow auto-close |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.10 |
| No obstructions in door's path (floor level to full travel) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.11 |
| Hood/enclosure intact, no gaps allowing smoke/fire spread |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.12 |
| Motor/chain hoist components free of excessive wear or damage |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 11.13 |
| Annual drop test performed and documented |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
Deficiency Log
| # |
| Deficiency Description |
| Location on Door |
| Severity (Critical/Non-Critical) |
| Corrective Action |
| Target Date |
| Completed (Y/N) |
Overall Result
| Overall Pass/Fail |
| ☐ Pass ☐ Fail |
| Immediate action required? |
| ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Follow-up inspection date |
| ______________________ |
| Reviewed by (supervisor/AHJ liaison) |
| ______________________ |
Quick Reference — Common Deficiencies
· Door fails to self-close or self-latch
· Missing, painted-over, or illegible fire label
· Excessive gaps around door or under threshold
· Damaged or missing door closer
· Unauthorized holes or field-installed hardware
· Hold-open devices not tied to fire alarm system
· Broken/missing astragals on door pairs
· Damaged vision panel glazing or frame
· Door blocked or obstructed from closing
· Missing or illegible required signage
· Non-fire-rated hardware substituted for listed hardware
· Chute door fails to positively latch on closing
· Chute door propped open or hold-open device installed (not permitted)
· Fusible link missing, painted over, or obstructed on rolling/chute doors
· Vertical sliding door fails to auto-close on fusible link/detector test
· Rolling door governor allows free-fall instead of controlled descent
· Debris or obstruction in rolling door track or chute door path
· Annual drop test not performed or not documented (rolling fire doors)
· Missing or deteriorated intumescent seal on doors near stairwells
· Gasketing painted over, dried out, or peeling away from door edge
· Door treated as fire-rated when installed in smoke barrier only (wrong standard applied, e.g., NFPA 80 vs. 105)
· Positive latching missing on a smoke barrier door that is also fire-rated (fails both standards)
· Barrier type not identified/documented, so incorrect testing criteria applied during inspection Reference standards: NFPA 80 (Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives), NFPA 105 (Smoke Door Assemblies). Verify against AHJ-specific requirements and manufacturer's listing for each door assembly.
