Exceeding Standards,
Safeguarding Lives.
Whether you are preparing for a Joint Commission survey, an AHCA inspection, or a CMS life safety compliance review, failing to comply can lead to citations, heavy fines, or even the loss of accreditation.
At Bicoastal Fire Door Compliance, our CFDAI-certified experts specialize in helping healthcare facilities reduce compliance risk and improve building safety so your team can stay focused on patient care.
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
Perform a preliminary walk-through of your facility with our printable checklist to identify critical deficiencies before the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) arrives.
- Labels & Documentation: Learn what surveyors look for regarding painted or missing fire labels.
- The Assembly: Step-by-step guidance on checking frame integrity, hardware, and measuring strict gap clearances.
- Operation & Closing: Ensure positive latching and self-closing functions are operating perfectly without manual assistance.
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.
Why Choose Bicoastal Fire Door Compliance?
If your preliminary self-audit reveals deficiencies, you need a committed and certified team to restore compliance.
- Discreet, Patient-Centered Inspections: We work around your hospital’s schedule to minimize operational disruptions and ensure patient comfort.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Our inspectors use on-site tablets synced to compliance software, delivering real-time results and seamless, photographic compliance reporting.
- End-to-End Service: We go beyond inspections. We offer relabeling, testing, maintenance, and fast, compliant repairs using fire rated hardware.
Schedule a Readiness Audit
Need immediate help? Request a formal NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection or Readiness Audit.