Fire Doors & Other Opening Protectives Maintenance Checklist

Fire doors and other opening protectives are critical barriers that slow the spread of fire and smoke, buying valuable time for evacuation and emergency response. In hospitals, offices, and industrial facilities, these doors protect escape routes and prevent fire from jumping between compartments. But they only do their job if they close, latch, and seal properly every time.

Over time, hinges loosen, labels wear off, and door gaps widen, creating weaknesses that compromise fire resistance. Routine inspection and documentation help identify these issues early, keeping your fire and smoke barriers fully effective and compliant with NFPA 80 standards.

Our Fire Doors & Other Opening Protectives Maintenance Checklist provides a simple yet comprehensive guide for inspecting, testing, and documenting each door and shutter throughout the year.

What’s Inside the Checklist

Your downloadable checklist includes:

• Monthly Tasks: Door operation checks, clearance measurements, hardware and label verification, glass inspection, and obstruction removal.
• Annual Maintenance: Functional and drop testing of swinging and rolling fire doors, hold-open device checks, seal inspections, and documentation of deficiencies and corrective actions.
• After Fire Events or Repairs: Post-incident door inspection for heat or seal damage, reset verification for rolling doors, and repair documentation.
• Maintenance Log: A structured table for recording monthly, annual, and post-event inspection findings and signatures.

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Routine maintenance keeps your fire doors performing as intended, ensuring compartmentation holds, exits remain protected, and your facility stays compliant.

Download the checklist below to simplify fire door inspections and maintain safety across every opening protective system.