If you have rolling or sliding fire doors, standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) require you to get your doors tested and inspected each year. You also need documentation of each inspection and test.
Marvin’s Garage Doors offers professional and reliable fire door drop testing in Winston-Salem, Wilkesboro, and East Bend, NC and the surrounding areas. We can quickly make sure your fire doors are compliant, letting you get back to your business operations in no time.
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What Is a Fire Door Drop Test?
Fire door drop testing evaluates whether a fire door will automatically close when there is a fire. It also involves a visual inspection of the door. The manufacturers of fire doors have instructions for how to conduct a drop test on their products that professionals know how to follow.
Why Does A Fire Door Drop Test Matter?
The NFPA 80 standard requires all businesses to test their fire doors each year because fire doors are crucial to saving lives. In the event of a fire, these doors automatically shut and delay the flames from spreading, which can help people escape to safety.
Fire doors need to work correctly to save lives. While these doors are checked and tested when they are first installed, they generally sit unused until an emergency happens. Testing gives you peace of mind, letting you know that your fire doors are ready to save lives if an emergency takes place.
How Do You Test a Fire Door?
Testing begins with a visual inspection to ensure all components are in place and nothing appears damaged. Next, professionals open and close the doors to ensure proper operation.
The Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) drop test for rolling steel fire doors also involves disconnecting the triggering mechanism and dropping the door. This process ensures the door seals completely closed and falls at a rate between six and 24 inches per second. After the drop test is run twice, the testers will fill out documentation indicating the testing is complete.
How Often Do Fire Doors Need to Be Tested?
Regulations require at least an annual fire door test. However, if your building has been impacted by a natural disaster or any situation which could affect the integrity of your fire doors, or if you see any signs of damage or have any concerns, you should have professionals test your doors sooner.
Contact Marvin’s Garage Doors
If you have fire doors at your business, contact the team at Marvin’s Garage Doors for your annual drop test. Marvin’s Garage Doors offers a full line of services for all fire door testing needs. We offer annual drop testing on all makes and models of sliding and rolling fire doors.
Marvin’s Garage Doors is a certified International Door Provider
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We offer a full line of service to all makes & models of rolling & sliding fire doors on the market
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We perform annual drop testing test & tag with NFPA80 approved drop testing form and tag each door with certification tag
