NIHI C-111 Commercial Fire Door Inspection

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the purpose, function, and critical life-safety role of commercial fire doors.
• Identify different types of fire door assemblies (swinging, rolling, sliding, and curtain systems) and their components.
• Recognize and report hardware deficiencies and code violations affecting fire-resistance ratings.
• Interpret NFPA 80 inspection requirements and distinguish fire barriers from smoke partitions.
• Evaluate fire door installations for compliance with ADA access requirements and fire code standards.