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Inspection Details

Facility / unit name

Enter the building, department, or unit being inspected.

Fire door location / identifier

Record the specific door number, room, corridor, smoke compartment, or egress path.

Inspection date and time

Capture when the inspection was performed.

Inspector name and title

Document the inspector completing the audit.

Reference standard

Verify the door against NFPA 80 fire door inspection expectations and applicable facility policy.

Self-Closing and Latching Performance

Door self-closes fully from any open position critical (required)

Door closes completely without manual assistance from the tested open position.

Yes No N/A

Door latches positively when closed critical (required)

Latch engages fully and holds the door in the closed position.

Yes No N/A

Closer operates smoothly without binding, leakage, or visible damage critical (required)

Check the door closer body, arm, and mounting for proper operation and condition.

Yes No N/A

No wedges, props, or hold-open devices defeat self-closing critical (required)

Door is not held open by wedges, furniture, cords, or unauthorized devices.

Yes No N/A

Door closes and latches after normal opening force is released critical (required)

Open the door and release it to confirm the closer returns the door to the latched position.

Yes No N/A

Gap Clearance and Door Alignment

Top and side clearances are within acceptable limits critical (required)

Measure the clearance at the top and vertical edges of the door.

Bottom clearance is within acceptable limits critical (required)

Measure the clearance at the bottom of the door to the finished floor or threshold.

Door, frame, and hardware are aligned without rubbing or interference critical (required)

Door opens and closes without binding, scraping, or misalignment that affects operation.

Yes No N/A

No visible damage, warping, or field modifications affecting the fire door assembly critical (required)

Inspect the leaf, frame, glazing, seals, and hardware for damage, unauthorized cuts, or modifications.

Yes No N/A

Labeling, Hardware, and Fire Door Assembly Condition

Fire door label is present and visible critical (required)

The fire door label is legible and not painted over, covered, or removed.

Yes No N/A

Required hardware is present and appropriate for the assembly critical (required)

Verify hinges, latch, closer, and any required fire door hardware are installed and suitable for the opening.

Yes No N/A

Vision panel, glazing, and seals are intact where installed

Inspect glazing, glazing beads, and perimeter seals for damage or missing components.

Yes No N/A

No unapproved penetrations, cutouts, or field alterations are present critical (required)

Check for drilled holes, added devices, or other modifications that may compromise the fire door assembly.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented with specific location and condition

Record each deficiency, including what was observed and where it was found.

Immediate life-safety risk noted and escalated to responsible party critical (required)

Indicate whether any critical item failure was escalated for prompt correction.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action owner and due date

Identify the person, department, or vendor responsible for remediation and the target completion date.

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Run: Fire Door Self-Closing Audit

Inspection Details

Self-Closing and Latching Performance

Gap Clearance and Door Alignment

Labeling, Hardware, and Fire Door Assembly Condition

Deficiencies and Corrective Actions

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