Fire Door Safety Checklist

Facility / building name

Building address

Door location / room number

Door ID / opening number

Floor / area

Inspection type: annual / follow-up / post-repair / routine visual check

Door type: single swing / pair swing / stairwell door / corridor door / rated room door

Photo of fire door assembly

Fire door label is present

Fire door label is visible and legible

Frame label is present and legible

Door rating is visible on the label

Door rating matches the required location, if known

No label has been painted over, removed, or damaged

Door ID matches inspection records

Fire rating shown on label, minutes / hours

Label issue notes

Photo of door label

Photo of frame label

Door leaf is free from holes and breaks

Door surface has no cracks, splits, or severe dents

Door is not warped or twisted

Door edge is not damaged

Top and bottom of door show no visible damage

Door is not rubbing against the frame or floor

Door opens and closes without binding

No unauthorized field modifications are visible

No non-compliant cutouts, vents, or penetrations are visible

Door leaf damage notes

Photo of door leaf condition

Door frame is securely attached

Frame is free from holes and breaks

Frame has no severe dents, cracks, or corrosion

Frame is not twisted or out of alignment

Anchors and fasteners appear secure

Frame allows the door to close and latch properly

No gaps are visible between frame and wall that may affect rating

No unauthorized frame modifications are visible

Frame condition notes

Photo of frame condition

Door clearances appear within acceptable limits

Clearance at the top of the door was checked

Clearance at the latch side was checked

Clearance at the hinge side was checked

Clearance at the meeting edges of paired doors was checked

Undercut / bottom clearance was checked

No excessive gaps are visible around the door

Top clearance, in

Latch side clearance, in

Hinge side clearance, in

Bottom clearance / undercut, in

Clearance issue notes

Photo of gap measurement

All required hinges are installed

Hinges are secure and properly fastened

No hinge screws are missing

No hinge screws are loose

Hinges are not broken, bent, or heavily worn

Hinges are not painted shut or blocked

Hinges appear to be suitable for a fire-rated assembly

No non-rated or improvised hinge hardware is visible

Number of missing / loose screws

Hinge issue notes

Photo of hinge condition

Door latches securely when closed

Latch bolt engages the strike plate

Latch is not taped, blocked, disabled, or removed

Strike plate is installed and secure

Lockset / latchset is firmly attached

Hardware operates smoothly from both sides where permitted

No deadbolt, padlock, chain, or auxiliary lock prevents required egress

Panic hardware / fire exit hardware operates correctly if installed

Electric strike or access control hardware releases as required

Latching hardware issue notes

Photo of latch and strike

Door is self-closing or automatic-closing as required

Door closes completely from the full-open position

Door closes completely from a partially open position

Door latches automatically after closing

Door closer is securely attached

Closer arm, body, and fasteners are not damaged

Closing speed is controlled and not excessive

Door does not slam or stop before latching

Door is not propped open with wedges, hooks, stops, or objects

Closing device issue notes

Photo of door closer

This opening has paired doors

Active and inactive leaves close in the correct order

Door coordinator operates correctly, if installed

Flush bolts operate correctly, if installed and permitted

Inactive leaf is properly secured when closed

Astragal is present where required

Astragal is secure and not damaged

Both leaves latch properly when closed

No coordinator, astragal, or flush bolt damage is visible

Paired door issue notes

Photo of paired door hardware

Vision panel / glazing is present

Glazing appears fire-rated where required

Glazing is not cracked, broken, or loose

Glazing frame is secure and not damaged

No non-rated replacement glass is visible

Louvers are present only where allowed for this fire door assembly

Louvers are not blocked, damaged, or modified

No unauthorized glass, vent, or louver modification is visible

Glazing / louver issue notes

Photo of glazing or louver

Gasketing / edge seals are present where required

Smoke seals are continuous and properly attached, if installed

Door bottom seal is present and secure, if installed

Intumescent seals are present and undamaged, if installed

Seals are not torn, missing, painted over, or loose

Seals do not prevent the door from closing and latching

No daylight is visible through sealed edges where smoke control is required

Seal / gasketing issue notes

Photo of seals / gasketing

Door has a hold-open device

Hold-open device is listed / approved for fire door use

Door releases from hold-open upon fire alarm activation, if connected

Electromagnetic hold-open device operates correctly, if installed

No mechanical wedge, kick-down stop, hook, or unapproved hold-open device is used

Automatic-closing system is not obstructed

Release mechanism issue notes

Photo of hold-open or release device

Door signage is securely attached

Signage does not interfere with door operation

Signage is not attached with unapproved fasteners that penetrate the door improperly

Kick plates, armor plates, or protection plates are secure

Door accessories do not damage or compromise the fire-rated assembly

No unapproved hooks, holders, decorations, or surface-mounted items are attached

Required “Fire Door — Keep Closed” sign is present where applicable

Signage / attachment issue notes

Photo of signage and attachments

Door is not blocked by storage, carts, furniture, or equipment

Door can be opened fully without obstruction

Egress path on both sides of the door is clear

Door hardware is accessible

Door is not locked, chained, or secured against required egress

Floor mats, thresholds, or floor damage do not interfere with door movement

Exit signs and emergency lighting near the door are visible, if applicable

Obstruction issue notes

Photo of door approach / egress path

Threshold is secure and not damaged

Threshold does not prevent door closing or latching

Floor surface near the door is level and safe

No loose flooring, mats, or debris interfere with the door swing

Sill area is clean and free from obstruction

Bottom clearance is not increased by floor damage or missing components

Threshold / floor issue notes

Photo of threshold and floor condition

Door was opened fully and released

Door closed fully during test

Door latched without manual assistance

Door operated smoothly without dragging or binding

Door hardware operated correctly during test

Paired doors closed in the proper sequence, if applicable

Automatic release was tested where applicable

Functional test result: pass / fail / not applicable

Operational test notes

Video or photo evidence of door operation

No deficiencies found

Minor deficiency found

Major deficiency found

Life safety deficiency found

Door assembly failed inspection

Door requires repair

Door requires qualified fire door technician review

Temporary control applied

Facility manager / responsible person notified

Work order created

Deficiency description

Deficiency location

Corrective action required

Responsible person

Target completion date

Work order number

Photo of deficiency

Inspection completed

All required photos attached

All failed items include comments

All corrective actions assigned

Door assembly passed inspection

Follow-up inspection required

Final inspection result: passed / passed with deficiencies / failed

Final comments

Final status: closed / pending repair / escalated

Confirmation photo