Building and fire codes establish minimum requirements for the installation and maintenance of fire protection features and life safety systems, which include fire- and smoke-rated barrier systems.  These barriers are building construction features that are intended to prevent the spread of flames, smoke and toxic gases during a fire.  Openings in these barriers are necessary and essential for building operation and use; likewise, protecting their integrity during a fire is critical for safeguarding life and property.

​

NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 regulate the installation and maintenance of fire- and smoke-rated door assemblies and other opening protectives.  Annual inspections are required to insure the door assemblies are fully operational and in compliance with these codes.  Failure to provide evidence of annual inspections and subsequent corrective actions (when necessary) to the local fire or building officials (when requested) can result in code violations, fines, or possibly the revocation of an occupancy permit.

​

If installed in accordance with codes and standards at the time of construction, fire- and smoke-rated doors rarely need to be replaced and can last the life of the building.  Deficiencies can generally be traced to poor maintenance, non-compliant modifications, or poor housekeeping practices.  Most deficiencies are easily resolved at little or no cost; however, in some cases repairs can be costly and may require recertification or replacement. 

​

Having a program in place to inspect, test and maintain your fire and life safety systems and technologies is not only required by building and fire codes but, more importantly, prudent for the health, safety and wellbeing of building occupants.  Local, state and federal agencies, and some insurance companies, require documented evidence that annual inspection and tests are being completed. 

​

Our services can help your organization comply with building and fire code requirements and, more importantly, help your organization provide a safe and secure building environment should there be an emergency requiring building construction features and life safety systems to operate as intended.  Let our trained and certified CFDAI and AAADM inspectors put an inspection and testing program together for your organization.