title: Nfpa Inspection Manual (7th ed)
author:  National Fire Protection Association 
description: A book covering inspection work done for fire protection and prevention by property owners, fire departments and the inspection offices of insurance companies, central managements and government agencies.
zlib_text: NFPA 80 – 2007
  Fire Doors and the Codes for Swinging Doors
  NFPA 80
  • NFPA 80 “Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives” is a key standard that is 
  sited in numerous locations in the codes.
  NFPA 80 and Fire Doors and the Codes
  • The 2007 version of NFPA 80 states that annual maintenance inspections of Fire Doors is 
  now required: 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.
  • This now will affect you: If you own the building or are managing the building; you are 
  required to inspect and test your Fire door assemblies annually and keep a signed written 
  RITTNER FRENCH ASSOCIATES
  Rittner French Associates / Rittner Products, Inc.
  RFA
  800-RFA-4-SPEC – www.rittnerfrench.com
  required to inspect and test your Fire door assemblies annually and keep a signed written 
  record of the inspection for the AHJ.
  • The codes require a minimum Fire Door checklist: A minim