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This document is an Addendum 1 Q&A for Durham Public Schools' Request for Proposals (RFP #179-2627-739-DDWP_FIRE_MARSH) for life-safety compliance inspections and limited repairs across 20 non-sprinklered elementary schools in North Carolina. The project is divided into two concurrent increments of 10 schools each, with proposals due August 20, 2026. The scope includes fire-rated doors, smoke-rated doors, fire and smoke dampers, firestop systems, penetration seals, and other fire-resistance-rated barrier assemblies. Contractors must perform inspections, inventory, documentation, testing, and reporting services, with the base scope including minor repairs such as fusible-link replacement, hardware adjustment, lubrication, and asset labeling. The contractor shall repair up to 110 penetrations per school where the annular space is 1/2 inch or less during the survey, with all additional deficiencies documented in a post-inspection Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for future remediation. DPS will provide available floor plans, life-safety drawings, and renovation drawings after contract award but does not guarantee completeness or currency. The contractor must hold all required North Carolina licenses and provide proof with the proposal, with licenses remaining active throughout contract performance.
Vendors must separately price inspection, inventory, testing, reporting, and documentation services from minor repairs, with liquidated damages removed entirely from the contract. The RFP includes $18 per submission costs for LivSafe reporting system uploads (per system per facility) for both doors and dampers, which proposers must include in their pricing. No FM 4991 certification or ANSI damper-inspector certification is required, though firestop work must comply with FM 4991 standards and personnel must have appropriate NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 training. Field labeling is not included in the base inspection scope and is not required for proposal submission. The addendum addresses 19 questions from prospective bidders regarding scope clarifications, minor versus major repairs, scheduling, licensing requirements, and certification needs. Historical data provided shows Increment 1A schools include 10 elementary facilities with recurring deficiencies such as non-latching doors, wedged-open doors, missing hardware, open holes, excessive clearances, label deficiencies, and smoke gasket deficiencies. Increment 1B includes 10 additional schools with similar compliance issues, with five schools identified as having the highest concentrations of significant deficiencies requiring Priority 1 and Priority 2 repairs based on NFPA 80 standards.
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Durham Public Schools – RFP# 179-2627-739-DDWP_FIRE_MARSH
August 5, 2026
ADDENDUM 1
Durham Public Schools
Request for Statement of Proposal (RFP)
RFP # 179-2627-739-DDWP_FIRE_MARSH
Opening Date: August 20, 2026
Q1: Section 5.1 calls out liquidated damages. Is that applicable for this project, or boilerplate contract language? It did not provide a substantial completion date when LDs would kick-in, or what the daily amount of LDs are for the job. It would be very hard to plan, given the significant amount of repairs required on the job, and those being completely unknown going into the job. Given those factors, being exposed to LDs will be challenging, given all the unknowns.
A1: No Liquidated damages will not apply to this contract. Section 5.1, “Liquidated Damages,” is deleted in its entirety for purposes of this solicitation and any resulting contract.
Q2: Given that the RFP addresses Passive Fire Protection Devices (e.g., dampers, swinging fire doors, firestopping), does the school district want other Passive Fire Components included? Specifically, rolling fire doors, and roof smoke vents/hatches (which are common for K12)?
A2: Roll-up/coiling fire doors are excluded from this contract and are not required to be inventoried or inspected. DPS is not aware of any roof smoke vents or smoke hatches; however, if encountered, they shall be documented for DPS records and may be addressed separately as a major repair recommendation.
Q3: On the Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) – given that reports are dated, we do not know the school’s door hardware schedule, if the doors are hollow metal or wood, if dampers are smoke or fire, etc. It would be virtually impossible to provide a number that is close to accurate. Post- Inspection, when all data is collected, the successful vendor, would have collected all needed data to provide DPS with a ROM that is significantly more accurate. Is this possible to do the ROM post-inspection?
A3: Yes, the ROM deliverable is applicable specifically to major repairs that are identified during inspection/survey. Any and all minor repairs targeted during inspection/survey should be identified from historical reports provided within RFP.
Q4: Does the school have up-to-date life safety drawings? In order to accurately inspect the fire rated barriers for firestopping, they will be needed. Additionally, the RFP request that the successful bidder note where dampers are missing. That would be impossible, without up-to-date life safety drawings.
A4: DPS will provide available floor plans, life-safety drawings, renovation drawings, and related facility records to the successful vendor. DPS does not guarantee that all documents are current or complete.
The contractor shall verify field conditions and document any instances where available information is insufficient to determine compliance. All available documentation will be provided after contract award.
Q5: Clarify, that for the firestop / fire barrier survey, there are no minor repairs during the survey?
A5: The survey shall identify, document, and photograph all firestop and fire-barrier deficiencies observed. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate shall be provided as a deliverable of the inspection/survey.
As part of the base bid, the Contractor shall repair up to 110 penetrations per school where the annular space is 1/2 inch or less. These repairs are expected to be completed during the survey.
Any additional deficiencies identified during the survey that exceed the included repair allowance or require further corrective action shall be documented and included in the ROM for future remediation.
Q6: The minor repairs for doors that are to be included in the inspection will lead to exceedingly high pricing for DPS as bidders have no idea the amount of “minor” repairs that are needed. DPS could end up paying much more than needed, if requiring all of these repairs to be priced into the inspection. Based on examples below, and other factors, would it be possible to list hardware replacement, hinge/closer replacement, gap corrections, and labeling as major repairs? If not, can the school provide a repair allowance for the inspection, and use a per device unit rate to charge against the allowance? This will allow all bidders to provide a price on the inspection of the doors only and not inflate the number with unknown repairs.
A. Example, hardware replacement (note Major repairs states hardware replacement too, so not sure if minor or major repair according to RFP – this bidder’s view is a major repair). Bidders do not know what DPS door hardware schedule is, and the make and models that may need replaced. Some door hardware, common in K12, can costs (bidder costs) $2,000+. That is incredibly hard to bid in for such expensive unknowns. The bidders have high risks for loss, unless pricing the job entirely too high;
B. Closers, hinges (we don’t know make and model of either) are also expensive items, and puts bidders at high risk during the inspection.
C. Door gap adjustments, may be able to be done with shimming, or hinge adjustment, but could require a gap system, which is another expensive item;
A6: Vendors shall include in their proposal all minor repairs identified within the scope of work described in the RFP. Vendors shall separately price inspection, inventory, testing, reporting, and documentation services. Minor repairs are intended to address deficiencies that can reasonably be corrected during the inspection using standard tools and materials. Major repairs, including door or frame replacement, complete hardware replacement, field labeling, specialty fabrication, or structural modifications, shall be documented and included in the ROM.
Q7: The minor repairs for dampers. By label replacement, does DPS mean an asset tag? If DPS is looking for the UL listing label, that will not be possible; if a damper is missing a label, then will have to be replaced in its entirety. It is very common for damper stickers to fall off, but they cannot be re-certified and labeled in the field.
A7: No. "Label replacement" refers only to DPS asset-identification labels used for inventory tracking and not manufacturer or UL listing labels. Minor damper repairs may include fusible-link replacement, adjustment of accessible hardware, lubrication, and asset labeling. Missing listing labels shall be documented as deficiencies and considered for major repair or replacement.
Q8: RFP states on dampers “minor access door hardware repairs”. To confirm, that does not mean including in inspection price duct access door panels, or hard ceiling access panels, if needed.
A8: Correct. The base inspection scope includes only minor repairs to existing access-door hardware. It does not include the installation of new duct access doors, ceiling access panels, duct modifications, or other access-related construction. Any such work should be considered a major repair and documented in the post-inspection ROM for future evaluation.
Q9: If a door needs to be replaced, and hardware is operational, does DPS want to reuse the hardware, or have new door, with new hardware?
A9: DPS prefers reuse of existing hardware when it remains serviceable, code-compliant, and compatible with the replacement door or frame. The contractor shall identify in the ROM whether hardware is reused or replacement is recommended.
Q10: RFP ask for duration of increment 1 and 2. Without knowing the extent of all the minor repairs, which are extensive, it would be hard to provide an accurate timeline. Would estimated completion for inspection only suffice?
A10: Yes. Vendors shall provide an estimated schedule for inspections, inventory, testing, reporting, and other base-scope services for Increment 1 and Increment 2. Major repairs and separately authorized remediation should not be included in this schedule. The final schedule will be coordinated with DPS after award.
Q11: What hours will contractors be allowed to work, are weekends available, will we have escorts to work in multiple sites at one time? If so, how many schools can be worked at the same time?
A11: Please reference attached DPS schedules in RFP. Work hours will be coordinated with DPS to minimize disruption to school operations and meet security requirements. Contractors should be flexible with scheduling, as work will not be permitted during DPS testing periods and may need to be adjusted around other school activities.
Contractors who meet DPS security requirements will be provided with the necessary access credentials. Vendors should identify the number of crews and schools assumed in their proposed schedule. DPS will work with the successful bidder to coordinate access to multiple schools as operational needs allow.
Q12: What is the cost to the vendor to upload reports into LivSave? Comparable compliance reporting systems, used by AHJs, all have costs that the contractor must pay for; either per asset, per upload, or both.
A12: The cost is $18 per submission (per system per facility) as confirmed by the Fire Marshal.
Reporting is anticipated for both doors and dampers. Proposer shall include the required LivSafe submission costs in its proposed pricing and will provide all required uploads and documentation to maintain compliance with AHJ reporting requirements.
Q13: Is the contractor to hold a current State of North Carolina Contractor’s license, and provide proof with the RFP submission?
A13: Yes. Vendors shall hold all licenses required under North Carolina law for the work proposed and provide applicable license information with their proposal. Required licenses shall remain active throughout contract performance.
Q14: Is the contractor to be ANSI Certified to field-label fire doors and frames? Does proof of the certification need to be provided with the RFP Submission?
A14: No. Field labeling is not included in the base inspection or minor-repair scope and is not required for proposal submission. Personnel performing inspections shall have appropriate training and experience with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Any field-labeling deficiencies identified during inspections shall be documented and reported to DPS.
Q15: Does the contractor need to be FM-4991 Approved Firestop Contractor to perform the firestop work?
A15: No. FM 4991 certification is not required. However, all firestop work should be performed in accordance with FM 4991 and other applicable codes and standards. Vendors are encouraged to include information on their relevant firestop experience and qualifications in their proposal.
Q16: Do the damper inspectors need to be ANSI 17024 Certified Damper Inspectors?
A16: No specific ANSI/ISO 17024 damper-inspector certification is required. Damper inspections shall be performed by qualified personnel with appropriate training, experience, and knowledge of applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, and code requirements. Vendors should identify relevant qualifications in their proposals.
Q17: The PDF’s imbedded in the RFP are not accessible. Would it be possible to send the PDFs to bidders in an addendum so they can be reviewed?
A17: Yes. Documents are added below the questions.
Q18: Can I get a copy of any addenda that have been released to date?
A18. This is the first addenda released to date; no other versions have been released.
Q19: Can I get a copy of the mandatory pre-bid meeting sign in sheet?
A19. No. This sheet cannot be released by DPS.
Exhibit B
Historical Data
Damper Inspection Summaries:
Damper Inspection Summary - Increment 1A Club Boulevard, Easley, E.K. Powe, George Watts, Hillandale, Burton, C.C. Spaulding, Eastway, Forest View, Hope Valley
Summary Fire damper and duct damper inspections were completed throughout the listed schools. The inspections covered hallways, classrooms, offices, mechanical rooms, kitchens, music rooms, janitor closets, and other building support spaces. Most dampers were found to be operational and compliant. Only four schools in this group had documented failed dampers requiring corrective action.
School Result Club Boulevard 3 failed dampers
Easley All dampers passed E.K. Powe All dampers passed
George Watts 2 failed dampers Hillandale 1 failed damper
Burton All dampers passed C.C. Spaulding All dampers passed
Eastway All dampers passed Forest View All dampers passed Hope Valley 3 failed dampers
Club Boulevard Elementary Inspection Areas
Hallways Classrooms Adult Bathroom Support Areas
Failed Dampers Room 613 Room 609 Room 614
Summary Most dampers passed inspection. Three isolated damper failures were identified and require repair and reinspection.
Damper Inspection Summary - Increment 1B
Holt, Little River, Mangum, Merrick Moore, Lakewood, Morehead, Oak Grove, Southwest, Y.E. Smith, Whitted
Summary Annual fire damper inspections were completed at all ten facilities. The inspections covered hallways, classrooms, offices, elevators, kitchens, mechanical rooms, support spaces, and common areas. This group exhibited very strong compliance overall, with only one school documenting a failed damper.
School Result Holt 1 failed damper
Little River All dampers passed Mangum All dampers passed
Merrick Moore All dampers passed Lakewood All dampers passed Morehead All dampers passed Oak Grove All dampers passed Southwest All dampers passed Y.E. Smith All dampers passed Whitted All dampers passed
Holt Elementary Inspection Areas
First Floor Hallways Second Floor Hallways Elevator Areas Workrooms Classrooms
Failed Dampers Room 101B
Summary One damper was documented as failing during inspection and was recorded twice in the inspection history. All other inspected dampers passed.
Increment 1B Summary
Nine schools had no identified damper deficiencies.
One school (Holt) had a single failed damper.
Only one failed damper was identified across the entire group.
Door Inspection Summaries:
Increment 1A Door Inspection Summary Durham Public Schools
Fire Door Inspection Consolidated Report
Increment 1A Schools:
Burton, CC Spaulding, Club Boulevard, Easley, Eastway, E.K. Powe, Forest View, George Watts, Hillandale, Hope Valley
Summary:
Previous review of ten DPS elementary school fire-door inspection reports identified recurring deficiencies affecting the reliability of fire-rated door assemblies. The majority of findings involved:
Open holes in doors and frames
Excessive door clearances
Missing or painted-over fire labels
Missing, damaged, or non-compliant hardware
Non-latching fire doors
Wedged-open fire doors
Missing smoke gaskets
Unauthorized field modifications
These conditions directly impact the performance of fire-rated assemblies during a fire event and should be prioritized according to life-safety risk.
Highest-Risk Schools
1. E.K. Powe Elementary
2. George Watts Elementary
3. CC Spaulding Elementary
4. Hillandale Elementary
5. Hope Valley Elementary
These schools exhibited the highest concentrations of non-latching doors, damaged fire-door assemblies, hardware failures, and code deficiencies.
School-by-School Results
Burton Elementary
Common Findings
Excessive clearances
Missing floor strikes
Open holes
Hardware deficiencies
Non-functioning hardware components
Major Concerns
Cross Corridor to Gym doors not latching
Missing hardware components affecting door operation
Multiple clearance violations
CC Spaulding Elementary
Common Findings
Missing smoke gaskets
Missing labels
Open holes
Exit device deficiencies
Non-latching doors
Significant Openings
Room 206 – Open holes, missing gasket, door not latching
Room 102 – Latch taped over, non-latching
Stair S220 – Detached hinge, missing gasket, missing exit-device components
Auditorium 224 – Exposed core material and hardware deficiencies
Club Boulevard Elementary
Excessive clearances
Missing labels
Open holes
Hardware deficiencies
Significant Openings
Room 603A – Non-latching door
Room 603B – Non-latching door
Adult Bathroom – Non-latching
Gymnasium – Non-latching with missing hardware
Easley Elementary
Missing labels
Open holes
Missing silencers
Clearance deficiencies
Significant Openings
Gym Receiving D19 – Door wedged open
Toilet D5 – Non-compliant kick-down holder and barrel bolt
Mechanical Room E9 – Hardware deficiencies and missing labels
Eastway Elementary
Common Findings
Missing silencers
Clearance violations
Open holes
Missing labels
Significant Openings
Cafeteria 112 Right Door – Not latching
Cafeteria Main Entrance – Not latching
Gym Room 202 Right Door – Not latching
Room E5 and E6 – Wedged open
E.K. Powe Elementary
Failed flush bolts
Non-latching stair doors
Missing labels
Damaged hardware
Open holes
Significant Openings
Stair A
Stair B
Rooms 422, 511, 536, 540 and 558
Multiple fire-rated assemblies require extensive repair.
Forest View Elementary
Common Findings
Excessive signage
Unauthorized accessories
Missing silencers
Open holes
Clearance deficiencies
Significant Openings
Cafeteria D1 – Non-latching and damaged vertical rods
Girls Restroom – Wedged and non-latching
Boys Restroom – Wedged and non-latching
Mechanical R – Failed flush bolts
George Watts Elementary
Open holes
Missing silencers
Latching failures
Combustibles attached to doors
Damaged glazing
Significant Openings
Rooms 212, 218, 221, 223, 306
Media Center
Stair 3
Hillandale Elementary
Common Findings
Missing hardware
Open holes
Missing silencers
Clearance violations
Significant Openings
Room R1
Janitor A
Janitor B
Janitor C
Cafeteria corridor assemblies
Hope Valley Elementary
Open holes from missing silencers
Excessive clearances
Missing labels
Unauthorized hardware
Significant Openings
A2
A16
B12 (warped door)
Cafeteria Doors
Gym Main Entrance
Priority 1 Repairs (Life Safety)
Doors Not Latching
NFPA 80 §6.4.4
Locations include:
CC Spaulding Rooms 102, 104, 206, 207
Cross Corridors
Cafeteria assemblies
Club Boulevard 603A, 603B, Adult Bathroom, Gymnasium
Eastway Cafeteria Doors and Gym Doors
Forest View Cafeteria D1 and restroom doors
Hope Valley Cafeteria and Gym doors
George Watts multiple corridor and classroom doors
Hillandale Janitor Rooms
Burton Gym Corridor
Wedged / Blocked Fire Doors
NFPA 80 §4.1.3
Examples include:
Hope Valley
Forest View
Eastway
George Watts
CC Spaulding
These conditions defeat the fire-door assembly entirely and should be corrected immediately.
Missing Critical Hardware
Examples:
Failed flush bolts
Detached closers
Missing hinges
Missing vertical rods
Missing exit device components
Failed coordinators
Priority 2 Repairs (Code Compliance)
Open Holes
NFPA 80 §5.2.15.4
Most frequently caused by:
Missing silencers
Removed hardware
Missing hinge filler plates
Prior modifications
Observed at all schools.
Clearance Violations
NFPA 80 §§4.8.4 & 6.3.1.7
Types:
Head jamb gaps
Latch side gaps
Hinge side gaps
Door-to-door gaps
Excessive undercuts
Observed district wide.
Label Deficiencies
NFPA 80 §4.2
Includes:
Missing labels
Painted labels
Missing exit-device labels
Missing frame labels
Most prevalent at:
CC Spaulding
Eastway
Forest View
E.K. Powe
Club Boulevard
Smoke Gasket Deficiencies
Common at:
CC Spaulding
George Watts
E.K. Powe
Master Door Inventory (Failed Openings)
Non-Latching Doors
Club Blvd 603A
Club Blvd 603B
Club Blvd Adult Bathroom
Club Blvd Gymnasium
Burton Cross Corridor to Gym
Eastway Cafeteria Main Entrance
Eastway Cafeteria 112 Right Door
Eastway Gym 202 Right Door
Forest View Cafeteria D1
Forest View Girls Restroom
Forest View Boys Restroom
Forest View Workroom A
CC Spaulding Rooms 102, 104, 206, 207
CC Spaulding Cafeteria Doors
CC Spaulding Room 308
CC Spaulding Room 408A
CC Spaulding Cross Corridor 111
Hope Valley Cafeteria Assemblies
George Watts Multiple Classroom and Corridor Doors
Hillandale Janitor Rooms
E.K. Powe Stair Doors and Classroom Assemblies
Wedged Doors
Hope Valley Room B8
Hope Valley Cafeteria Dry Storage
Hope Valley Gym Main Entrance
Forest View Girls Restroom
Forest View Boys Restroom
Forest View Custodian A
Forest View Custodian B
Forest View Supply Room
Eastway E5
Eastway E6
CC Spaulding Room 202
CC Spaulding Room 204
CC Spaulding Room 107
Failed Flush Bolts / Coordinators
Hope Valley Staff Toilet Near C3
Hope Valley Room Beside A1
CC Spaulding Alcove 101A
Eastway Room M-3B
Forest View Mechanical R
E.K. Powe Stair Assemblies
Hillandale Cafeteria Assemblies
Glazing/Rating Concerns
Hope Valley B3–B13 corridor openings
George Watts Room 221
Forest View restroom louvers
CC Spaulding Room 401 louver
Increment 1B Door Inspection Summary Durham Public Schools
Fire Door Inspection Consolidated Report
Increment 1B Schools:
Holt, Little River, Mangum, Marrick Moore, Lakewood, Morehead, Oak Grove, Southwest, Y.E. Smith, Whitted
Summary
A review of ten Durham Public Schools fire-door inspection reports identified extensive deficiencies affecting the integrity and performance of fire-rated assemblies.
The most common deficiencies observed district-wide were:
Open holes in doors and frames
Missing frame silencers
Excessive door clearances
Missing or painted-over fire labels
Hardware deficiencies
Doors failing to latch
Wedged/open fire doors
Missing smoke gaskets
Improper panic hardware on fire-rated openings
Unauthorized accessories attached to doors
Failed flush bolts and coordinators
The schools with the highest concentration of significant deficiencies are:
1. Oak Grove Elementary
2. Merrick Moore Elementary
3. Y.E. Smith Elementary
4. Morehead ES Magnet
5. Lakewood Elementary
These facilities contain the highest numbers of failed openings, non-latching fire doors, wedged doors, deficient labels, and non-compliant hardware.
School-by-School Results
Holt Elementary
Major Findings
Large number of wedged classroom doors
Missing labels
Open holes from missing silencers
Non-latching classroom doors
Missing hardware components
Stairwell deficiencies
Notable Failed Openings
Room 207C
Room 103C
Art Room
Stair 1
Stair 2
Gymtorium
Little River Elementary
Major Findings
Missing smoke gaskets
Failed flush bolts
Multiple non-latching openings
Deficient cafeteria and gym doors
Extensive clearance violations
Notable Failed Openings
Gymnasium
Cafeteria A-Hall Door
Cross Corridor B Hall
Mechanical Room
Kitchen Exit Doors
Mangum Elementary
Numerous classroom doors with excessive clearances
Multiple non-latching classroom openings
Missing labels
Damaged smoke gaskets
Hardware deficiencies
Notable Failed Openings
Room C117
Room C122
Room C120
Room C116
Toilet beside Room A107
Room A104
Merrick Moore Elementary
Multiple non-latching doors
Broken glazing
Extensive label deficiencies
Hardware failures
Wedged doors
Exit stair deficiencies
Notable Failed Openings
Entrance to Auditorium
Custodian
Cross Corridor to Office Wing
Exit Stair 2
Ground Stairs
Electrical Room
Storage Room
Morehead ES Magnet
Significant smoke gasket deficiencies
Missing labels throughout building
Multiple non-latching openings
Missing center mullion hardware
Hardware and closer failures
Notable Failed Openings
Cafeteria Main Entrance
Resource 28
Workroom 33
Treasurer 35
Office 45
Lakewood Elementary
Major Findings
Large quantity of open holes
Missing labels
Numerous undercut doors
Multiple hardware deficiencies
Non-latching classroom openings
Notable Failed Openings
Room C159
Room A140
Gym Stage Door
Cafeteria Side Entrance
Cross Corridor A Hall
Oak Grove Elementary
Highest concentration of open holes
Numerous wedged doors
Multiple non-latching openings
Non-compliant accessories throughout facility
Extensive hardware deficiencies
Notable Failed Openings
Room F20
Conference Room
Room F4
Workroom
Cafeteria Pair
Room E1
Bathroom
Custodial
Southwest Elementary
Non-latching doors
Fire-door label deficiencies
Cross corridor hardware deficiencies
Improper kick-down holders
Failed flush bolts
Notable Failed Openings
Room B11
Room E9
Physical Equipment Storage
Cross Corridor B Hall
Cross Corridor C Hall
Y.E. Smith Elementary
Multiple non-latching cross-corridor doors
Wedged gymnasium doors
Cafeteria deficiencies
Extensive label deficiencies
Numerous openings requiring rated modifications
Notable Failed Openings
Gymnasium D203
Cafeteria Entrance
Cross Corridor A Wing
Cross Corridor C Wing
Exit Stair 2
Room C203
Whitted School
Missing labels
Open holes
Missing smoke gaskets
Improper fire-exit hardware
Excessive clearances
Notable Failed Openings
Stair 6
Stair 6 Second Floor
Stair 7 Second Floor
Mechanical Room Near Break Room
Exit Pair at Elevators
Priority 1 Repairs (Life Safety)
Doors Failing to Latch
NFPA 80 §6.4.4
Schools with Significant Latching Failures
Holt
Little River
Mangum
Merrick Moore
Morehead
Lakewood
Oak Grove
Southwest
Y.E. Smith
Key openings include:
Room 207C
Gymnasium
Cafeteria Assemblies
Cross Corridor Assemblies
Exit Stair Doors
Workrooms
Custodial Rooms
Electrical Rooms
Wedged Fire Doors
NFPA 80 §4.1.3
Critical locations include:
Oak Grove Room F20
Oak Grove Conference Room
Oak Grove Custodial
Merrick Moore Auditorium Entrance
Morehead Workroom 33
Morehead Treasurer 35
YE Smith Gymnasium D203
Failed Fire Exit Hardware / Flush Bolts
Observed at:
Little River
Lakewood
Southwest
Whitted
Y.E. Smith
Merrick Moore
Priority 2 Repairs (Code Compliance)
Open Holes
NFPA 80 §5.2.15.4
Largest concentrations:
Oak Grove
Merrick Moore
Lakewood
Morehead
Mangum
Most are associated with:
Missing silencers
Removed hardware
Missing filler plates
Abandoned closer installations
Clearance Violations
NFPA 80 §§4.8.4 and 6.3.1.7
Observed in every school reviewed. Common deficiencies include:
Head jamb gaps
Latch-side gaps
Hinge-side gaps
Door-to-door clearances
Undercut doors
Label Deficiencies
NFPA 80 §4.2
Most affected schools:
Y.E. Smith
Merrick Moore
Morehead
Oak Grove
Whitted
Smoke Gasket Deficiencies
Most affected schools:
Morehead
Little River
Mangum
Master Door Inventory with Failed Openings and Deficiencies
Holt
207C, 103C, Art Room, Stair 1, Stair 2, Gym and associated classroom/stair openings:
Non-latching doors
Wedged doors
Open holes
Missing labels
Missing hardware
Little River
Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Kitchen Exits, Cross Corridors, Mechanical Room:
Missing smoke gaskets
Failed flush bolts
Non-latching doors
Hardware deficiencies
Mangum
C116, C117, C120, C122, A104, Toilet beside A107:
Non-latching doors
Damaged gaskets
Missing labels
Open holes
Clearances
Merrick Moore
Auditorium, Gym, Stair 3, Exit Stair 2, Ground Stairs, Custodial, Electrical:
Broken glazing
Wedged doors
Non-latching doors
Hardware failures
Morehead
Cafeteria, Resource 28, Workroom 33, Treasurer 35, Office 45:
Missing smoke gaskets
Missing labels
Wedged openings
Lakewood
A120–A140, B142–B150, C153–C166, D163–D169, Cafeteria Side Entrance:
Missing labels
Undercut doors
Oak Grove
F20, F14, F13, F12, Conference Room, F4, Workroom, Cafeteria, E1, Bathroom, Custodial:
Wedged doors
Non-latching doors
Open holes
Non-rated accessories
Hardware failures
Southwest
B11, E9, Cross Corridor B Hall, Cross Corridor C Hall, Equipment Storage:
Non-latching doors
Missing labels
Kick-down holders
Flush bolt deficiencies
Gym D203, Cafeteria Entrance, Cross Corridor A Wing, Cross Corridor C Wing, Exit Stair 2, Room C203:
Wedged doors
Non-latching doors
Missing labels
Fire-exit hardware deficiencies
Stair 6, Stair 7, Elevator Exit Pair, Mechanical Rooms:
Missing smoke gaskets
Open holes
Missing labels
Improper fire-exit hardware
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