New Annual Fire Door Inspections NFPA 80 2007 Edition April 6, 2011 Presentation Outline What is NFPA 80 Why NFPA 80 is applicable Which States have adopted NFPA 80 What has changed Who can do the inspections What needs to be inspected Education and training available 1
Presentation Outline Role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction Role of the Fire Door Inspector Role of the Building Owner What Is NFPA 80-2007 The Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives Regulates the installation and maintenance of fire door assemblies 2
Why NFPA 80 is Applicable NFPA 80-2007 Edition Reference In International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 Chapter 7, Section 703.1.3 Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions. Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. All openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. 3
States Adopting 2009 Codes Alabama, California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Oklahoma, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Maryland, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Montana Enforcement and Acceptance Clark County (Las Vegas) one of the first to enforce starting July 2011 IFDIA accredited curriculum is recognized for inspection personnel approval in Clark County 4
What Has Changed Inspection Frequency NFPA 80-1999 Inspection Frequency NFPA 80-2007 5.2 Inspections 5.2.1 Fire door assemblies shall be inspected and tested not less than annually and a written record of the inspection shall be signed and kept for inspection by the AHJ. 5
Who Can Do It 5.2.3 Functional Testing 5.2.3.1 Functional testing of fire door and window assemblies shall be performed by individuals with knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the type of doors being subject to testing. Definition of Qualified Person NFPA 80-2010 Added a definition Qualified Person. A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, professional standing, or skill, and who, by knowledge, training, and experience, has demonstrated the ability to deal with the subject matter, the work, or project. 6
What Needs To Be Inspected 5.2.4 Swinging Doors with Builders Hardware or Fire Door Hardware 5.2.4.1 Fire door assemblies shall be visually inspected from both sides to assess the overall condition of the door assembly. Education and Training Courses Available Door Hardware Institute (DHI) Fire Door Assembly Inspector Course International Fire Door Inspector Association (IFDIA) Fire Door Inspector Curriculum Accredited by the International Accreditation Services (IAS) a subsidiary of the ICC. 7
ALOA Certification Program Take the IFDIA accredited curriculum through ALOA IFDIA curriculum is online for convenience Take the ALOA course where you will get additional hands on inspection training Role of the AHJ Will review the inspection report Final approval authority Maintain records of buildings that are inspected May issue permits as determined by jurisdiction 8
Role of the Fire Door Inspector Responsible for inspecting listed and labeled fire door assemblies Responsible for recording and filing a comprehensive report of inspection findings NOT RESPONSIBLE for determination of approval or code compliance Role of the Building Owner Responsible for ensuring fire door assemblies are compliant under the new requirements Providing access to their facility Providing plans, blue prints or hardware schedule Ensuring any repair work needed is performed 9
Contact Us IFDIA Website: www.ifdia.org IFDIA Phone: (888) 541-0827 ALOA Website: www.aloa.org ALOA Phone: (800) 532-2562 Getting Started Visit us online at www.aloastore.com to get started A free prequalification test is offered to determine if interested persons have the required knowledge necessary to enroll in the advanced curriculum 10