Annual Fire Door Inspections
Full documented inspection of every swinging, sliding, and rolling fire door assembly, with a written deficiency list per NFPA 80 Chapter 5.
- 13-point assembly check
- Labels & clearances verified
- Photo-documented findings
NFPA 80 Certified Inspectors
Fire door inspectionsdone right, documented, on time
Annual inspections, drop testing, and compliance certification for fire-rated door assemblies throughout the Carolinas. We inspect, test, and document — so your next fire marshal visit is uneventful.
- NFPA 80
- Standard we inspect to
- 13-point
- Inspection checklist
- The Carolinas
- Service area coverage
Core services
Inspection, testing, and certification
Every visit ends with a written record you can hand to an inspector — and a clear list of anything that failed.
Drop Testing
Annual drop testing and resetting of rolling steel fire doors and fire shutters, including automatic closing device and governor verification.
- Two-cycle drop test
- Reset & re-test
- Release device service
Compliance Certification
Inspection reports and certification packages formatted for AHJs, fire marshals, and Joint Commission surveys — ready for your records.
- AHJ-ready reports
- Barcode/asset tracking
- Annual reminder scheduling
Deficiency Reporting
Any assembly that fails is documented in detail with photos and NFPA 80 references, so your own team or contractor knows exactly what to address.
- Photo-documented deficiencies
- Code references cited
- Re-inspection after corrections
Service area
Throughout the Carolinas
Our inspectors travel on scheduled routes across North and South Carolina — from the coast to the Piedmont and everywhere in between.
Facilities we inspect
- Hospitals & clinics
- Warehouses & distribution
- Hotels & resorts
- Schools & universities
- Multi-family housing
- Manufacturing plants
- Retail & restaurants
- Government & military
Standards & compliance
What NFPA 80 actually requires
NFPA 80 is the standard for fire doors and other opening protectives. Falling behind on it is one of the most commonly cited deficiencies in commercial buildings.
NFPA 80
Annual inspection required
Every fire door assembly must be inspected and tested at least annually, with written records kept for inspection by the AHJ.
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
Egress doors in rated barriers must operate freely and latch positively — a key finding in most survey citations.
Joint Commission
Healthcare readiness
EC.02.03.05 requires documented fire door inspection and testing for hospitals and care facilities.
The 13-point inspection
Each assembly is checked against the NFPA 80 criteria before it can be certified.
- 01No open holes or breaks in door or frame
- 02Glazing, vision light frames and stops intact
- 03Door, frame, hinges, hardware and noncombustible threshold secure
- 04No missing or broken parts
- 05Clearances within allowable tolerances
- 06Self-closing device operational — door closes fully
- 07Coordinator functions correctly on pairs
- 08Latching hardware operates and secures the door
- 09No auxiliary hardware interfering with operation
- 10No field modifications voiding the label
- 11Gasketing and edge seals inspected and intact
- 12Signage does not violate label requirements
- 13Labels legible and properly affixed
Request inspection / quote
Tell us about your doors
Send a few details and we'll return a fixed per-door quote and a proposed inspection window, usually within one business day.
Wilmington & Surrounding(910) 581-0986chris.sydes@coastalfdi.com
Emergency door failure or a pending fire marshal deadline? Call and say “urgent” — we hold route slots for compliance deadlines.