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Fire Door Drop Testing (NFPA 80)

Fire door drop testing & NFPA 80 inspections

NFPA 80 requires rolling steel fire doors to be drop-tested and inspected every year by a trained technician. HPDS is certified to do it — and to document it.

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Stay compliant, on schedule, on record

Fire doors are a life-safety system, and the law treats them that way. NFPA 80 requires annual drop testing and inspection of rolling steel fire doors, performed by a qualified technician, with signed records retained for review by your Authority Having Jurisdiction.

HPDS handles the full process: test, reset, repair if needed, and provide the documentation that proves you’re compliant. Schedule it once and we’ll keep you on track every year.

Fire Door Drop Testing (NFPA 80)
What we handle

Fire Door Drop Testing (NFPA 80) — service & scope

  • Annual NFPA 80 drop testing
  • Rolling steel fire door inspection
  • Reset after testing
  • Repairs to restore proper closure
  • Signed inspection documentation
  • Records management & renewal reminders
  • Multi-site & portfolio programs
  • Coordination with your AHJ
This is required every year. Put it on autopilot with an HPDS Compliance agreement so you never miss a deadline.
Your responsibilities

What NFPA 80 requires of you

As the building owner you're responsible for keeping rated fire doors compliant. Here's the short version — and the part we handle.

  • Annual inspection & drop test of every fire door by a qualified person, with written records.
  • Keep the records and make them available to your fire marshal or AHJ on request.
  • Correct deficiencies without delay, then re-verify the fix.
  • Keep doors self-closing and self-latching — never blocked, wedged or propped open.
  • Allow no field modifications — no drilling or added hardware, and the label must stay legible.
  • Keep the opening clear so the door can fully close and latch.
We take the professional part off your plate: the annual drop test, the signed certificate, records and renewal reminders, and any repairs to restore compliance — part of HPDS Compliance. You keep the doors clear and call us when something's off.General summary of common requirements, not legal advice — your AHJ and the adopted codes govern.
FAQ

Common questions

What is fire door drop testing?
It’s the NFPA 80 procedure that verifies a rolling steel fire door will close fully and properly in a fire. The door is drop-tested for operation and closure, then reset and documented.
How often do fire doors need to be tested?
At least annually. NFPA 80 requires the drop test and inspection to be performed every year by a trained technician, with written records kept.
Do you provide documentation?
Yes — every test comes with signed records you can present to your Authority Having Jurisdiction. We also keep them on file and remind you when the next test is due.
Who needs this?
Any commercial building with rolling steel fire doors — warehouses, manufacturing, healthcare and multi-tenant commercial properties.

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