NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2022 Edition (Paperback)

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2022 Edition, is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard governing the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire doors, fire windows, fire dampers, and fire-protective curtains.

A fire-rated wall only works if the openings in it work. NFPA 80 sets the rules for how fire door assemblies and other opening protectives are installed and how they must be inspected and tested so they still close and latch when a fire occurs. The standard is referenced by NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, by the International Building Code and fire codes, and by health care accreditation surveys, which is why annual fire door inspection has become routine in hospitals and commercial buildings.

What's included

• NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2022 edition
• Paperback NFPA print edition
• Requirements for fire door assemblies, fire window assemblies, fire dampers, fabric fire safety curtains, and fire protective curtain assemblies
• Installation, periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance provisions
• ISBN-13: 9781455927883

Who it's for

Fire door inspectors and door hardware contractors, facility and hospital maintenance managers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), architects and specifiers, fire protection engineers, and building owners responsible for annual inspections. Anyone pursuing a fire door inspection credential works directly from this standard.

Why this edition

NFPA revises NFPA 80 on a regular cycle, and jurisdictions adopt editions at different times, so the 2022 edition is the one many building and fire codes currently point to. Having the exact edition your AHJ enforces avoids disputes over inspection frequency, acceptable field modifications, and documentation. Keep it with NFPA 101 and NFPA 105 if you handle smoke doors as well.

Frequently asked questions

How often do fire doors need to be inspected under NFPA 80?

NFPA 80 requires fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually, with a written record kept for the AHJ.

Does NFPA 80 cover fire dampers?

Yes. Fire dampers, fire windows, and fire-protective curtain assemblies are covered alongside fire doors.

Which edition of NFPA 80 should I buy?

The one your jurisdiction or accreditation body has adopted. This listing is the 2022 edition.

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