Attachment 11

FIRE DOORS AND EMERGENCY EXITS

Inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire doors and emergency exits shall be performed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, NFPA 101 (latest edition), and NFPA 80 (latest
edition). The following list highlights minimum requirements for the essential care of fire doors
and emergency exits. This list, however, is not meant to replace manufacturer's instructions and
updated code requirements. This data is based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 101 and the 2013
edition of NFPA 80.
Emergency exits must be maintained to avoid the numerous deaths caused in fires where exits
were either blocked or the hardware was inoperable. In addition, fire doors have no value unless
properly maintained and closed or able to close automatically at the time of a fire.

Summary of Fire Door

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
ITEM FREQUENCY NFPA 80 REFERENCE
Inspection
Door hardware is operating properly Annually 5.2.4
Door does not have punctures or broken
Annually 5.2.4
seams
Self-closer is intact and allows door to
Annually 5.2.4
latch closed
On sliding doors, chains and cables
operate smoothly over all pulleys and Annually 5.2.4.8
guides
Doors have not been modified (e.g. by
Annually 5.2.4
the installation of louvers)
Coordinators are securely attached and
Annually 5.2.4
adjusted properly
Door openings are kept clear of
Semi-annually 1 5.2.4
obstructions
Clearances around the door do not
Annually 5.2.4
exceed NFPA 80 requirements
Tinclad and Kalamein doors do not have
Annually 5.2.4.7
dry rot at the wood core
Doors are kept closed or arranged for
Semi-annually 2 5.2.4
automatic closing

1
To be completed during each annual Safety Coordinator and safety committee inspection.
2
To be completed during each annual Safety Coordinator and safety committee inspection.

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Summary of Fire Door

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
ITEM FREQUENCY NFPA 80 REFERENCE
Testing
Confirm proper operation of doors with
hold open devices and self-closers
Annually 5.2.4
(latches, guides and rollers must be
checked)
Test all horizontal, sliding, and rolling
Annually 5.2.4
fire doors
Maintenance
Lubricate guides and bearings Annually 5.2.4

Summary of Emergency Exit Doors (Perimeter Exits and Delayed Egress Hardware)
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
NFPA 101
ITEM FREQUENCY
REFERENCE
Inspection
Not obstructed Weekly 4.5.3.2
Testing
Hardware operating properly Weekly 7.2.1.4
Measure door opening force (Force
gauge used to ensure door can be Quarterly 7.2.1.4
opened within NFPA 101 limits.)

Summary of Interior Stairwell Doors (Perimeter Exits and Delayed Egress Hardware)
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
NFPA 101
ITEM FREQUENCY
REFERENCE
Inspection
Not obstructed Quarterly 4.5.3.2
Testing
Hardware operating properly Quarterly 7.2.1.4
Measure door opening force (Force
gauge used to ensure door can be Annually 7.2.1.4
opened within NFPA 101 limits.)

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