Fire doors have the ability to stop a fire from spreading\npast the door, saving lives and property. However, fire doors must be tested\nand inspected on an annual basis to comply with NFPA standards and to help\nensure that the door will perform as it was designed in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NFPA 80 is the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening\nProtectives. NFPA 80 requires that rolling fire doors are inspected no less\nthan annually and that a drop test is performed every year. These inspections\nmust be performed by a trained and certified professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before your fire door can be tested, it must first pass a\nvisual inspection. During the inspection, some things technicians will check\nfor include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the visual inspection of the door is completed, a drop\ntest must be performed. During a drop test, the automatic closure system on the\ndoor is tested. The drop test is performed according to the manufacturer\u2019s\ninstructions. Starting from open, the door is dropped, and the average closing\nspeed must be between 6\u201d and 24\u201d per second. The door must fully close with the\nbottom bar resting on the sill. After the first test, the door must be reset, tested\na second time, and reset again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the testing and inspection is complete, you should\nreceive a written fire door inspection and drop test report for your records\nalong with recommendations for needed repairs and replacement. Your fire door\nshould get a certification tag with the date of inspection and certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Twin City Garage Door provides fire\ndoor inspections and drop testing<\/a> through out FDDT program. When you enroll\nin our FDDT program, we provide testing and inspection of your fire doors on an\nannual basis. We provide the documentation and reporting you need to stay in\ncompliance with NFPA standards. To learn more about fire door drop testing or\nto schedule an inspection, contact us<\/a> today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fire doors have the ability to stop a fire from spreading past the door, saving lives and property. However, fire doors must be tested and inspected on an annual basis to comply with NFPA standards and to help ensure that … Continue reading