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Swing Type Fire Door Inspections Initial and Annual MBC ‐ 2015 716.1 AND NFPA 80 REQUIREMENTS

Course Description This one hour course reviews how building owners shall ensure the publics safety for fire rated means of egress swing type fire doors, provide initial and annual inspection reports to the AHJ, and how this meets the MBC and NFPA ‐ 80.

Course Objective  Discuss Building Code Correlations regarding need to inspect swing type fire doors.  Review NFPA ‐ 80 requirements for initial and annual inspections.  Roles of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Building Owner, and Certified Fire Door Inspector.  Deliverables to the Owner and AHJ.

Michigan Building Code  Where in the Michigan Building Code ‐ 2015 is NFPA 80 referenced?

Michigan Building Code Where in the Michigan Building Code ‐ 2015 is NFPA 80 referenced? Chapter 7, Section 716.5 ties swing type fire doors and shutter assemblies to NFPA 80 ‐ 2013, which states…….

Michigan Building Code  Where in the Michigan Building Code ‐ 2015 is NFPA 80 referenced?  Chapter 7, Section 716.5 ties swing type fire doors and shutter assemblies to NFPA 80 ‐ 2013, which states…….  716.5 Fire doors and shutter assemblies. Approved fire door and fire shutter assemblies shall be constructed of any material or assembly of component materials that conforms to the test requirements of Section 716.5.1, 716.5.2, or 716.5.3 and the fire protection rating indication in Table 716.5 Fire door frames with transom lights, side lights, or both shall be permitted in accordance with Section 716.5.6. Fire door assemblies and shutters shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this section and NFPA 80.

Michigan Building Code  Also, Chapter 35 references NFPA 80 ‐ 13 is based from Chapter 716.5 requirement.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13  NFPA states:  “Use of NFPA documents for regulatory purposes should be accomplished through adoption by reference. These include both use, by reference, in laws and regulations, and use in private self ‐ regulation, standardization, and the promotion of safe practices and methods…”

NFPA 80 ‐ 13  Section 5.2 Inspection and Testing  5.2.1 Upon completion of the installation, door, shutters, and window assemblies, shall be inspected and tested in accordance with 5.2.4.  5.2.2 A record of all inspections and testing shall be signed by the inspector and kept for inspection by the AHJ.  5.2.2.1 Records of acceptance tests shall be retained for the life of the assembly.  5.2.2.2 Unless a longer period is required by Section 5.4, records shall be retained for a period of at least 3 years.  5.2.2.3The records shall be on a medium that will survive the retention period. Paper or electronic media shall be permitted.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13 Section 5.2.2.4 A record of inspections and testing shall be provided that includes, but is not limited to, the following information: 1. Date of Inspections 2. Name of facility. 3. Address of facility. 4. Name of person(s) performing inspections and testing. 5. Company name and address of inspecting company. 6. Signature of inspector of record.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13 Section 5.2.2.4 A record of all inspections and testing shall be provided that includes, but is not limited to, the following information: Individual record of each inspection and tested fire door 7. assembly. 8. Opening identifier and location of each inspected and tested fire door assembly. 9. Type and description of each inspected and tested fire door assembly. 10. Verification of visual inspection and functional operation. 11. Listing of deficiencies in accordance with 5.2.3 Section 5.3, and Section 5.4.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13  5.2.3 Acceptance Testing  5.2.3.1 Acceptance testing of fire door and fire window assemblies shall be performed by a qualified person with knowledge and understanding of the operating components of the type of assembly being subject to testing.  5.2.3.2 Before testing a visual inspection shall be performed to identify any damaged or missing parts that can create a hazard during testing or effect operation or resetting.  5.2.3.3 Acceptance testing shall include the closing of the door by all means of activation.  5.2.3.4 A record of these inspections and testing shall be made in accordance with 5.2.2.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13

NFPA 80 ‐ 13 Section 5.2.4 Periodic Inspections and Testing 5.2.4.1 Periodic inspections and testing shall be performed not less than annually. 5.2.4.2 As a minimum, the provisions of 5.2.3 shall be included in the periodic inspection and testing procedure. 5.2.4.3 Inspections shall include an operational test for automatic ‐ closing doors and windows to verify that the assembly will close under fire conditions. 5.2.4.4The assembly shall reset after an actual test. 5.2.4.5 Resetting of the release mechanism shall be done in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 5.2.4.6 Hardware shall be examined, and inoperative hardware, parts, or other defective items shall be replaced without delay.

NFPA 80 ‐ 13

NFPA 80 ‐ 13  Who can perform these inspections?  The 2007 edition of NFPA 80 (and all subsequent editions) requires fire door assemblies be inspected each year by someone knowledgeable about the type of assembly being inspected. The 2013 edition added a requirement for the inspections to be performed by a “qualified person,” defined as follows:

NFPA 80 ‐ 13  Who can perform these inspections?  The 2007 edition of NFPA 80 (and all subsequent editions) requires fire door assemblies be inspected each year by someone knowledgeable about the type of assembly being inspected. The 2013 edition added a requirement for the inspections to be performed by a “qualified person,” defined as follows:  3.3.96 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 the project.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles  This information is not meant to provide any legal advice or set precedent. None of this material on the role function or jurisdictional authority cited in this course is to be used or referenced as legal counsel or advice.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Authority Having Jurisdiction  Role of the AHJ ‐ The AHJ is ultimately responsible for interpreting whether or not an application, situation or installation is code compliant and has the authority to decide under common and legislated law precedents.  The AHJ should review each inspection report submitted by the Certified Fire Door Inspector (CFDI) once submitted to the owner.  The owner should work with the AHJ to ensure non ‐ compliant items are remedied to the satisfaction of the AHJ and re ‐ inspections are completed and on file.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Building Owner  Role of the Owner –The building owner is tasked with ensuring that all of their listed fire door assemblies are compliant under the NFPA 80 ‐ 2007 edition (or later) of the Standard for Doors and Other Opening Protectives. The owner may choose a “Responsible Person in Charge” who oversees the adherence to the required inspections.  The owner has two options:  1 – Hire a Fire Door Inspector  2 ‐ Solicit the AHJ for approval of an employee to be responsible for the Annual Fire Door Inspection.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Building Owner  Caution to owner: employee acting as the fire door inspector.  This may cause a conflict of interest with performing the inspections, filing reports and performing the necessary repairs.  Best practice for the AHJ usually will be to have an outside agency perform the inspections and provide the report to eliminate any conflicts of interest.  The Building Owner or Responsible Person in Charge is responsible for giving access to the facility, providing plans or blue prints, safe working environment, and identifying which doors are to be inspected based on the approved final plans for the building.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Building Owner  Responsible for working with the AHJ to determine which, if any, of the non ‐ compliant doors will need to be repaired.  Provide a work plan acceptable to the AHJ to remedy any no ‐ compliant matters noted in the report.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Fire Door Inspector  Role of the Fire Door Inspector  Inspecting listed and labeled fire door assemblies according to the guidelines set forth in the NFPA ‐ 80 standards for Doors and Other Opening Protectives.  Provide a professionally written report with concise details of any discrepancies clearly annotated.  Provide the owner with access to this report.  Provide the AHJ with access to this report.  Professional Fire Door Inspectors are governed by a code of ethics with duties to the Public, Continuing Education, and to the Profession.

MBC and NFPA 80 Roles Fire Door Inspector  Role of the Fire Door Inspector  Continuing Education ‐  Responsible to keep knowledge up to date of the fire door assemblies manufactures of listed hardware.  Be current in knowledge of the existing codes as well as past building codes and fire codes.  Most importantly, the Fire Door Inspector works for the AHJ, even though they are hired by the building owner.

Types of Inspections  There two types of inspections: Performance based inspections. 1. Periodic Inspections. 2.