Demystifying NFPA 80: How to Keep Your Facility Audit-Ready and Compliant
For healthcare facility managers and commercial property owners across Florida, the safety of your building is a top priority. However, navigating the complex web of local fire marshal codes, AHCA guidelines, and Joint Commission requirements can easily become overwhelming. When it comes to passive fire protection, the standards that dictate your operations are NFPA 80 […]
Who Is Inspecting Your Fire Doors? What Healthcare Facilities Need to Know
In 2016, when the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code® was adopted by CMS, it introduced a significant compliance requirement for healthcare occupancies: annual fire door inspections. CMS later clarified the requirement in its July 28, 2017 Survey & Certification Memo (S&C 17-38-LSC). According to the guidance: Fire door assemblies must be inspected annually […]
History of Fire Door Inspections in the USA
Fire door inspections in the U.S. have evolved alongside fire safety regulations, primarily influenced by catastrophic fires and advancements in building codes. Key historical milestones include: Early 1900s: Major fires like the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (1911) led to stricter building codes, but fire doors were not yet a major focus. 1940s–1960s: The National Fire […]