Fire-Rated Openings Inspection
Fire-rated openings — whether doors, access panels, or windows — play a crucial role in compartmentalizing a building during a fire. They help slow the spread of fire and smoke, thereby protecting occupants and facilitating evacuation.
Did You Know?
In accordance with NFPA 80, fire-rated openings must be inspected at least once a year, or immediately after any modification or maintenance.
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The Concrete Benefits of an Inspection
By ensuring your fire-rated openings are kept in good condition, you not only protect your occupants and assets but also comply with industry standards. Additionally, you reduce your exposure to legal risks and potential insurance coverage denials.
Security
Enhanced Safety for Occupants and Property
Risk Reduction
Reduction of Legal and Insurance Risks
Compliance with Standards
Compliance with standards and requirements of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Compliance
Compliant documentation, useful during audits and inspections.
Targeted Types of Openings
This service primarily targets fire-rated doors of all nominal ratings (20, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). The inspection is carried out visually and mechanically, in accordance with the standards outlined in Chapter 5 of NFPA 80.
Fire-Rated Doors
Fire-Rated Doors Classified 20 min, 45 min, 60 min, or 90 min
Access Panels and Windows
Fire-rated access panels or windows (depending on configuration)
What Is Inspected?
Our certified inspections cover all elements required by the standard.
Physical integrity of the door and frame, and door operation.
Verification of the proper operation of door closers, locks, and other hardware items.
Presence and legibility of certification labels (UL, Warnock Hersey).
Compliance of clearances and gaps within allowable tolerances.
Coordination of electrified hardware and fire alarm system
Smoke tightness (as needed, depending on use and rating)
Our Methodology
Our certified inspection service for fire-rated openings aims to ensure that these systems are in good condition, properly installed, and functioning as intended. This process is often required by insurers, municipal fire departments, or as part of building certification programs. It is equally relevant for both new constructions and existing buildings.
Each inspection results in a certified report containing photos, detailed findings, and clear recommendations. When discrepancies are detected, we can assist you in developing an upgrade plan (PMN).