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Schedule Fire Door Drop Testing in Portage & Kalamazoo, MI
Fire-rated doors are designed to close automatically in the event of a fire or emergency event. They are commonly used for service door and counter applications in commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail projects. Fawley Overhead Door provides fire door inspections and drop test services to meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. You can rely on us to maintain your fire safety compliance while ensuring your fire doors are operating properly and efficiently.
Why Annual Fire Drop Testing is Important
Correctly functioning fire doors are a vital part of ensuring your employees, customers, and merchandise are protected in the event of a fire. If your fire doors go untested for too long, small issues might escalate into a broken part that prevents your door from working in an emergency. Broken fire doors that won’t deploy properly could lead to a devastating loss of life and property.
That’s why it’s important to work with a professional to schedule annual fire door inspections and drop tests. Annual inspections of your sliding or rolling fire doors also ensure your business stays up to date with NFPA 80 standards. If you need to schedule a fire door drop test, contact Fawley Overhead Door today.
What We Examine During a Fire Door Inspection
Fire door inspections involve a visual and operational examination to ensure all the parts work properly without damage or misalignment. Generally, this inspection includes a visual inspection to ensure that:
- There are no holes or breaks in the door’s surface.
- All parts are intact and damage free.
- The curtain, barrel, and guides are aligned and level.
- The drop release arms and weights are not blocked or wedged.
- The fire door has all the proper parts with none missing or broken.
The operational inspection includes ensuring the spring has the correct tension, the curtain moves freely in the guides, and the door has a free and easy range of motion.
What is a Fire Door Drop Test?
A fire door drop test ensures that a fire door falls as quickly as it should and rests flush on the ground. The speed of the fire door’s drop during the test has to be between 6″ and 24″ per second. This means a 10-foot-tall fire door should take 5-20 seconds to fall flush to the ground.
An inspector will clear the area around the door of personnel and then perform the test according to the manufacturer’s instructions depending on the brand of the fire door. He will then time the door’s closing and examine if the bottom bar is flush with the floor or sill. After completing this initial fire door drop test, the inspector will reset the door and perform the test again.
Although the test is simple, annually testing your fire door could make all the difference in saving your property in the event of an emergency. If it’s time to schedule your annual fire door drop test near Kalamazoo, Portage, or any surrounding area, Fawley Overhead Door would love to assist you. Contact us today to book your appointment.
We’ll Help Protect Your Business
Fire doors are made to protect your employees, customers, and property in the event of a fire. To make sure these doors will be ready to defend when you need them most, it’s important to stay on top of annual fire door inspections and drop tests. If it’s been over a year since your last fire door drop test, call now to schedule an appointment with Fawley Overhead Door. We are industry certified to perform fire door drop tests and fire door inspections to keep your business up to date with NFPA 80 standards. Call now to schedule a convenient appointment on your schedule.
