FIRE DOORS ARE INTENDED TO SAVE LIVES…BUT TO DO SO, THE OPENING MUST MEET FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS AND BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED
FIRE DOORS ARE INTENDED TO SAVE LIVES…BUT TO DO SO, THE OPENING MUST MEET FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS AND BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED
New CMS Requirements for Fire Doors
Health Care occupancies are required to have annual inspections and testing in accordance with the 2010 NFPA 80 by January 1, 2018 for all fire door assemblies (CMS Ref: SC17-38-LSC) and a written record of the inspection must be kept on file for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
When Lives Are on the Line, Trust CIH - Certified Fire Door Inspectors
Why partner with us?
- Certified, experienced fire door assembly inspectors
- Experts in fire safety codes
- Independent 3rd Party Inspectors
- Easy and convenient inspections coordinated with the facility staff
- A cost-effective per-opening approach
What to expect from us
- Detailed inspection of each fire door for properly compliance, function and maintenance.
- Help you ensure your fire doors are code compliant and in proper working condition.
- Comply with CMS regulation guidance and inspect in accordance with NFPA 80 & 101.
- Full site-specific binder with pictures and thirteen-point detailed inspection of each fire door assembly.
- Inspection summary report stamped with professional credential.
- Report in alignment with American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) inspection guidance as well as NFPA 80 & 101 requirements.
- Ability to provide assistance as needed with remediation.
