Yes. NFPA 80 requires that all fire door assemblies — including overhead rolling fire doors — be inspected and tested at least once per year by a qualified inspector. Many jurisdictions also require annual testing as part of local building codes and workplace safety regulations. The inspection must cover the complete assembly: door, frame, hardware, seals, and activation mechanism. RCI Doors™ performs annual NFPA 80 inspections and issues certified documentation for every door we inspect.

A fire door drop test (FDDT) is a required safety and compliance procedure for rolling and sliding fire doors. During the test, the door is activated to verify it closes fully and properly when triggered by a fire alarm or heat sensor. Technicians check closing speed, alignment, and latch engagement to confirm the door will seal the opening in the event of a fire. Drop tests are required annually under NFPA 80 and identify broken components, misalignment, or improper reset mechanisms before they become a compliance failure.

A fire door drop test (FDDT) is a required safety and compliance procedure for rolling and sliding fire doors. During the test, the door is activated to verify it closes fully and properly when triggered by a fire alarm or heat sensor. Technicians check closing speed, alignment, and latch engagement to confirm the door will seal the opening in the event of a fire. Drop tests are required annually under NFPA 80 and identify broken components, misalignment, or improper reset mechanisms before they become a compliance failure.

Yes. Fire doors must carry a manufacturer’s label certifying they have been tested and listed to the appropriate fire-rating standard. The label — typically on the door edge or frame — shows the fire rating, manufacturer, and listing agency. Painting over, removing, or obscuring the label voids the door’s certification and constitutes an NFPA 80 violation. When RCI Doors™ finds a door with a damaged or missing label during inspection, we document the deficiency and can coordinate replacement or relabeling as part of our same-visit repair service.

The most frequently cited fire door deficiencies during NFPA 80 inspections are: clearance gaps that exceed the 1/8″ maximum (top, sides) or 3/4″ maximum (bottom); damaged, painted-over, or missing labels; worn or absent intumescent seals and smoke gaskets; self-closers that do not fully close and positively latch the door; non-compliant hardware such as unapproved hold-opens or incorrect hinges; and doors that have been propped open or obstructed. RCI Doors™ can repair all of these deficiencies, in most cases during the same visit as the inspection.

A failed fire door inspection means the assembly has a documented deficiency that must be corrected before the door is considered compliant. The building owner is responsible for remediation — and until it is completed, the facility may be exposed to AHJ enforcement action, insurance coverage disputes, and liability in the event of a fire incident. RCI Doors™ documents every deficiency found during inspection and can perform most repairs the same day, allowing you to resolve compliance issues immediately rather than scheduling a return visit.

Yes — in most cases. Our technicians arrive equipped to address common deficiencies: seal replacement, hardware adjustment, clearance correction, self-closer repair, and minor frame work. If a deficiency requires a special-order part or more extensive repair, we document it, schedule a return visit, and provide the repair record when the work is complete. Either way, every deficiency gets a documented resolution — not just a note on an inspection report.