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.
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 Program so you never miss a deadline.
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.
Need fire door drop testing (nfpa 80)?
Talk to a certified specialist today. Fast response across the Northern Front Range and Greater Denver.