As a building owner or manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property is safe and up to code. Not only can failing to do so lead to massive liability fines, but it can also put the safety of your tenants at risk. That’s where FIRES DOOR INSPECTIONS comes in. Our team of […]
Author: Daniel Arce
WHY ARE FIRE DOORS SO IMPORTANT IN HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS?
“MAINLY BECAUSE HISTORY HAS PROVEN THAT THEY SAVE LIVES & PROPERTY!” “FIRE DOORS HAVE MANY UNIQUE BUILD IN PURPOSES AND BENEFITS.” -Their most visible purpose is to allow passage through an opening in a wall; this also accounts for the wear & tear caused by use by occupants. No other “Fire Protection System” gets as […]
Why is it required for Fire Doors to be Inspected Annually?
In 2007, a new edition of the NFPA 80 Standard for Fire doors And Other Opening Protective was issued. A number of incidents had occurred where the loss of life was determined to have been caused by either inappropriately installed hardware, hardware that had not been maintained to operational standards, or where the hardware was […]
Fire Door FAQ’s
FLORIDA FIRE CODE*Fire Door inspections are required at least annually, as stated in the 7th Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code Chapter 12.4.6.8.4.1. The Standard is taken from NFPA 80, Chapter 5.2.4.1 ANSWERS TO SOME OF BUILDING MANAGERS AND OWNERS MOST REPEATED QUESTIONS 1st Q – “Why do we need to have our fire […]
Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Survey & Certification Group
REPOSTED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop C2-21-16 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Ref: S&C 17-38-LSC DATE: July 28, 2017 TO: State Survey Agency Directors FROM: Director Survey and Certification Group SUBJECT: Fire and Smoke Door Annual Testing Requirements in Health Care Occupancies Background […]