Project Checklists

Field-Ready Checklists for Openings and Compliance.

Use these checklists to align installation teams, streamline inspection programs, and produce clean documentation at project closeout.

Confirm opening number, handing, fire rating, and hardware set before installation begins
Verify frame is plumb, square, and secure before hanging door slab
Check hardware installation against approved submittal — item, finish, and mounting location
Test self-closing operation: door closes and latches fully from 90° open position
Verify clearances: undercut, top gap, and side gaps are within NFPA 80 tolerances on rated openings
Record QC status and any field deviations by opening number before releasing to next trade

Confirm fire-rating label is present, legible, and unobstructed on door and frame
Evaluate self-closing mechanism — door must close and latch from any open position without assistance
Check all clearances against current NFPA 80 maximums by opening type
Inspect hardware condition — hinges, closer, latch, strike, seals — for damage or missing components
Identify unapproved modifications: field cuts, added glass, replaced hardware with non-listed items
Record each deficiency with location reference, deficiency code, and recommended corrective action

Compile completed opening log: all installed openings with hardware set, rating, and QC sign-off
Collect all deficiency records and confirm each is resolved or has an assigned owner and target date
Include reinspection records for all corrected openings with date and technician sign-off
Package digital report: opening-level summary, deficiency register, and compliance status roll-up
Archive records for future inspection cycles — minimum one full cycle retention recommended
Confirm all as-built deviations are documented and communicated to the project team

Related Resources

Inspection scope, clearance criteria, and documentation requirements under NFPA 80 and NFPA 101.

Recurring deficiency patterns and correction strategies for commercial fire door programs.

Professional inspection, repair, and reporting programs aligned to your schedule and facility type.

We can build custom checklists matched to your facility type, inspection program, and documentation requirements.