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Self Fire Door Inspection
Here we have listed some of the more frequently asked questions about Self FDI Fire Door Inspections. If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to send us an email.
Q: How will this program save me money?
A: The Self Fire Door Inspection program provides for a one time low introductory fee. Third party inspectors charge an annual estimated fee of $40 to $125 per door, per year.
Q: Will code allow me to inspect my own fire doors?
A: Yes. NFPA 80 states inspections are to “be preformed by individuals with knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the type of door being subject to testing”. The comprehensive information in this publication provides the necessary knowledge to comply with code.
Q: Who enforces fire door inspections?
A: The authority having jurisdiction. This could be a fire marshal, building inspector, or another appointed authority.
Q: What is a fire door?
A: Fire Doors are designed to stop the spread of smoke and flames until they can be brought under control. The goal is to save lives and property.
Q: How will a fire door inspection program help me?
A: The Self Fire Door Inspection program will help maintain the integrity of the fire doors by identifying issues, ensuring compliance with your local enforcement agency and identification of fire door issues.
Q: Why should I use SelfFDI for my fire door inspections?
A: Self Fire Door Inspection is a comprehensive program developed to allow you or your staff to inspect your own fire doors. We provide you information and knowledge necessary to ensure you are in compliance. The alternative is having someone come out to your location and inspect the doors for you. This can be very costly and will require you to pay recurring annual fees each time you have your doors inspected. With the Self Fire Door Inspection program you retain this information and can save money by inspecting the doors yourself using the materials provided.
Q: What if I find compliance issues?
A: With some basic skills you can repair or replace damaged, missing, or broken parts, we tell you how. You will also be given options for free inspection and sources to get suggestions from qualified experts in the industry. The guide will point out issues with doors and hardware that may even result in free replacement.
Q: Do I need to have my fire doors inspected?
A: Yes. The inspection standard was adopted in NFPA 80, 2007 and again in the 2010 version.
