Use this checklist to record the condition of one fire door at a time during a handover, annual, or pre-inspection walk-through. It follows the same sequence as the guide above: label, frame and leaf, closer and latching, clearances and seals, hardware, and system integration. Mark each item Pass, Fail, or N/A, and the tool gives you an overall result, a priority-ranked list of failed items, and a summary you can paste into your inspection report.
It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere. It supports your inspection but does not replace the door's certification listing, the permitted drawings, or the requirements of your authority having jurisdiction.
Record the findings for one fire door at a time. Mark each item Pass, Fail, or N/A, then evaluate the door and copy or print the summary for your inspection report. Confirm against your jurisdiction's adopted code and the door's certification listing before issuing a finding.
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This checklist reflects common fire door inspection items. Confirm each item against the door's certification listing, the permitted door schedule, and your jurisdiction's adopted code before issuing a finding. Photograph all failed items.
No. It is a recording aid for a competent inspector. A formal inspection also relies on the door's certification listing, the permitted door schedule, and the requirements of your authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Always confirm findings against those documents.
NFPA 80 calls for fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually, with written records kept. Other jurisdictions and fire risk assessments may require more frequent checks, especially for high-traffic doors, so confirm the interval with your AHJ.
No. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing is stored or transmitted, and the entries clear when you reset the form or reload the page. Use the copy or print buttons to keep a record before you leave.
Use N/A when the item does not apply to that door, for example hold-open or access control items on a door that has neither, or the double-door item on a single leaf. A skipped check is not a pass, so mark an item Pass only when you have actually verified it.
They indicate how urgently a failed item should be fixed. Critical items stop the door from working as a fire door, such as a door that does not latch, a missing label, or a hold-open that does not release on alarm. Major items weaken its performance, such as oversized gaps, missing seals, or unapproved modifications. Minor items are lower risk, such as missing signage where required. Your AHJ or project may use a different ranking.
Only partly. Label, signage, and system integration items still apply, but these doors also need checks the tool does not cover, such as release devices and fusible links, periodic drop testing, guides and curtain condition, and a clear path on both sides. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and the applicable standard for those doors.