Free Fire Door Safety Checklist
Free PDF. No signup required. Use this checklist for a preliminary walk-through, not as a substitute for a complete inspection or compliance report.
Ask an Inspector below or call (904) 532-4228. Need a formal inspection? Request a quote. An exact door count is not required to start.
Why Choose Bicoastal Fire Door Compliance?
Get practical next steps for your building, whether you manage a hospital, school, apartment community, commercial property, or industrial facility.
- Qualified guidance: Speak with Joshua Homeyer, CFDAI.
- Clear documentation: Photo-documented findings and repair planning.
- Inspection and repair support: Coordinate follow-up work and reinspections as needed.
Ask an Inspector
Send a quick question about an inspection, door deficiency, repair, or building turnover. We usually reply within 24–48 business hours. Phone is optional.
For urgent inspection or repair questions, call (904) 532-4228. For an immediate life-safety emergency, call 911.
Free Resources: Protect Your Facility Today
Don’t wait for a surveyor to uncover your facility’s red flags. We have developed two comprehensive,
free resources to help your maintenance and safety teams conduct preliminary
self-audits and understand regional codes.
LISTICLE
The 13-Point Fire Door Safety Checklist
Use this printable checklist to organize a preliminary walk-through and note concerns for your inspector.
- Labels and records: Note missing, damaged, or painted-over labels and gather available inspection records.
- Assembly condition: Look for visible damage, loose hardware, and clearance concerns that need professional review.
- Closing and latching: Identify doors that do not close and latch properly, or that are blocked or propped open.
Free download. Email signup is optional. If you find a concern, ask an inspector what to do next. Avoid modifying a rated assembly without reviewing the applicable requirements.
INFOGRAPHIC
Navigating Southeast Fire Door Compliance
Compliance isn’t a one-size-fits-all metric. Every state, and sometimes each AHJ, may enforce added building code requirements. Download our quick-reference map to understand:
- Florida (AHCA) Specifics: How the Florida Building Code interacts with federal NFPA standards.
- NFPA 80 vs. NFPA 101 & 105: The differences between strict annual fire door standards, life safety corridor provisions, and smoke door assembly requirements.
- Accreditation Baselines: What Joint Commission and CMS surveyors prioritize during life safety walk-throughs.
