International Fire Door Inspector AssociationPresents

New Annual Fire Door InspectionsNFPA 80 – 2007, 2010, 2013

Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

October 2, 2013

Why NFPA 80 is Applicable

International Building Code (IBC) 2009

Chapter 7, Section 715.4 specifies fire door assemblies shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 80. PERTAINS TO INSTALLATION.

715.4 Fire door and shutter assemblies. Approved fire door and fire shutter assemblies shall be constructed of any material or assembly of component materials that conforms to the test requirements of Sections 715.4.1, 715.4.2, 715.4.3 and the fire-protection rating indicated in Table 715.4. Fire door assemblies and shutters shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 80.

International Fire Code (IFC) 2009

Chapter 7, Section 701.3 specifies fire door assemblies shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. PERTAINS TO MAINTENANCE.

701.3 Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions.Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. All openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.

NFPA 1 Fire Code 2009

Section 12.4.1 specifies fire door assemblies shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. PERTAINS TO INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE.

Section 12.4.1 The installation and maintenance of assemblies and devices used to protect openings in walls, floors, and ceilings against the spread of fire and smoke within, into, or out of buildings shall comply with Section 12.4 and NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.

I-Code State Adoption Statushttp://www.iccsafe.org/GR/Pages/adoptions.aspx

• Adoption of 2009 / 2012 IBC, IFC, NFPA 1• 36 of 50 States

Inspection Frequency NFPA 80

• 5.2.1 Fire door assemblies shall be inspected and tested not less than annually and a written record of the inspection shall be signed and kept for inspection by the AHJ. (2007,2010)

• 5.2.4.1 Periodic inspections and testing shall be performed not less than annually. (2013)

Qualified Person NFPA 80

• NFPA 80- 2010, 2013

• Qualified Person. A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with the subject matter, the work, or project.

Inspection Specifics 2007, 2010

(1) No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or frame

Inspection Specifics

(2) Glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped

Inspection Specifics

(3) The door, frame, hinges, hardware, and noncombustible threshold are secured, aligned, and in working order with no visible signs of damage.

Inspection Specifics

(4) No parts are missing or broken.

Inspection Specifics

(5) Door clearances at the door edge to the frame, on the pull side of the door, do not exceed clearances listed in 4.8.4 and 6.3.1.

Inspection Specifics

(6) The self-closing device is operational, that is, the active door completely closes when operated from the full open position.

Inspection Specifics

(7) If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before the active leaf.

Inspection Specifics

(8) Latching hardware operates and secures the door when it is in the closed position.

Inspection Specifics

(9) Auxiliary hardware items that interfere or prohibit operation are not installed on the door or frame.

Inspection Specifics

(10) No field modifications to the door assembly have been performed that void the label.

Inspection Specifics

(11) Gasketing and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity.

Inspection Specifics 2013

(1) Labels are clearly visible and legible

Inspection Specifics 2013 (12) Meeting edge protection, gasketing

and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity

Inspection Specifics 2013

(13) Signage affixed to a door meets the requirements listed in 4.1.4

Fire Door InspectorsInspection Versus Certification

• Fire door inspectors provide inspection services only

• Listing agencies provide certification services

• Fire door inspectors never provide certification labels to re-label fire doors without any fire rating labels

NFPA 80 – 2007Field Modification

• 5.1.5.2.1 In cases where a field modification to a fire door assembly is desired, the laboratory whose label is on the assembly shall be contacted and a description of the modification shall be presented to the laboratory.

NFPA 80 – 2013Field Modification

• 5.1.4.1 In cases where a field modification to a fire door or fire door assembly is desired, and is not permitted by 4.1.3.2 through 4.1.3.4, the laboratory with which the product or component being modified is listed shall be contacted through the manufacturer and a written or graphic description of the modifications shall be presented to the laboratory.

NFPA 80 Listing Agency Field Labels

Personnel Certification Programs

• Growing trend for these programs

• Involves preparations and repairs

• Perfect Raceway Program (Example)

• Field preparation of 3/8” diameter raceway between the hinge and electrified latch

• Involves program specific label application

• Audits conducted by the listing agency

Perfect Raceway ProgramProgram Label

Education and Training Courses

• International Fire Door Inspector Association (IFDIA) Fire Door Inspector Curriculum Accredited by the International Accreditation Services (IAS) a subsidiary of the ICC

• Door Hardware Institute (DHI) Fire Door Assembly Inspector Course

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