As you might know, a fire wall is only as protective of its occupants as the doors and windows within it. If set up properly, not only is a fire wall capable of withstanding the rigors of a fire, but it also will protect the occupants from the deadly toxic smoke that's common.
As a locksmith, because of the nature of what we do, it's almost a given that we know and understand as much as possible about fire-door assemblies, so we can install fire-rated locks, hinges and other devices.
With all this in mind, a recent trend involves the acquisition of fire-door certification. The question bears asking: Is there such a thing as fire-door inspection certification? The short answer is yes. But how necessary is it, and will those involved in fire compliance, such as local fire inspectors, state fire marshals and municipal building inspectors, accept it?
In this Locksmith Ledger story, we'll talk about the pros and cons of becoming a fire-door inspector, how you go about doing it and what issues are involved in meeting fire code when you install, inspect, test and maintain fire doors for clients.
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02, Oct 2020