How often does NFPA 80 require inspection?

NFPA 80 sets a schedule from monthly, annual intervals. The full task-by-task table with code sections and who may perform each task is shown above, and the calendar builder dates it from your real last-completed dates.

Which of these tasks can be done in-house?

Tasks marked Tier 1 or Tier 2 can be performed by trained facility staff with documentation under the national code. Tier 3 tasks require a certified or licensed professional. Starred tasks are qualified in-house under the national code but licensing is commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.

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Fire Door Inspection Requirements (NFPA 80)

The NFPA 80 fire door schedule — monthly visual checks your staff can do and the annual 13-criteria assembly inspection.

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NFPA 80 schedule

Every requirement carries its code section and the edition it was verified against. ★ = qualified in-house under the national code, but licensing commonly required locally — confirm with your AHJ.

Task	Frequency	Who may perform	Code (edition)	Record
Fire door visual — not propped, unobstructed, undamaged, labels visible	Monthly	In-house (basic)	NFPA 80 §5.2 (periodic) (2022)	Log
Annual assembly inspection & functional test (13 criteria) ★	Annual	In-house (qualified)★	NFPA 80 §5.2.1 (annual, 13 criteria) (2022)	Written record for AHJ

Other schedules: NFPA 25 · NFPA 72 · NFPA 96 · NFPA 110 · NFPA 10

National consensus-standard baseline with the edition noted per item. Your state, fire marshal, or accrediting body may require more frequent service or licensed personnel where a qualified person is shown. General information, not legal or engineering advice — confirm with your AHJ.