Door doesn’t close and latch on its own
The most common fire door failure. Usually a closer, hinge, latch or alignment issue.
Fire Doors & Hollow Metal
Fire Door Inspections (NFPA 80), Fire Door Repair & Hollow Metal Doors
Fire doors only protect people when every part of the assembly works: the door, frame, label, hinges, closer and latching hardware. Our fire-door certified technicians inspect, document and repair fire door assemblies to NFPA 80.
- Insured
- Bonded
- Arkansas-Registered
- AAADM-Certified Techs
- NFPA 80 Fire Door
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
NFPA 80, the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, calls for swinging fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually, with the results documented. Healthcare facilities, senior living communities, schools and other occupancies are routinely asked to show those records to fire marshals, accreditors and insurers.
We perform the inspection, give you a clear written list of what passed and what didn’t, and repair the deficiencies: closers that don’t close and latch, missing or painted-over labels, excessive clearances, damaged doors and frames, and non-compliant hardware. See our stairwell fire door inspection at Butterfield Trails Village in Fayetteville, documented floor by floor.
We also repair and install hollow metal doors and frames, including fire escape and emergency exit doors, mechanical room and stairwell doors, and service doors. Damaged doors can often be repaired instead of replaced: on our Butterfield Trails hollow metal repairs, the doors were re-welded, fitted with backer plates, filled and painted.
What we service
- Annual NFPA 80 fire door assembly inspections
- Written inspection reports and deficiency lists
- Fire door repair: closers, latches, hinges, gaps, coordinators
- Fire exit hardware and panic devices on rated doors
- Hollow metal doors and frames: repair, replacement, installation
- Re-welding, reinforcement and refinishing of damaged steel doors
- Fire escape and emergency exit door service
- Stairwell and corridor door hardware
Common Hollow Metal & Fire Doors Problems We Fix
Gaps too large or door dragging
Clearances outside NFPA 80 limits, often from sagging hinges or a damaged frame.
Missing or unreadable labels
Labels must be legible. We identify the issue and advise on the options.
Field modifications and wrong hardware
Holes, kick-down holders and non-rated hardware can void a fire rating.
Proof of Work
Recent Hollow Metal & Fire Doors Projects
Photos and notes from real APB jobs.
Brands We Service
We work on the equipment already installed on your doors, including:
- Ceco Door
- Curries
- Steelcraft
- Republic Doors and Frames
- Mesker
- Pioneer Industries
- Von Duprin
- LCN
- Rixson
- Sargent
Brand names identify compatible equipment only; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Service Areas
Hollow Metal & Fire Doors for facilities across Arkansas:
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Hollow Metal & Fire Doors: Common Questions
How often do fire doors need to be inspected?
NFPA 80 requires swinging fire door assemblies to be inspected and tested at least annually, with written records kept for the authority having jurisdiction.
Can a damaged hollow metal door be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. We have re-welded damaged hollow metal doors, installed backer plates, then filled and painted them. On fire-rated doors, repairs must be done in a way that keeps the rating intact.
Do you repair the problems found in an inspection?
Yes. We can inspect, provide a written list of deficiencies and then repair them, so you have one contractor from inspection to compliance.
Need a commercial door fixed, inspected or installed?
Call any time, 24 hours a day, for emergency door service anywhere in Arkansas, or send a quote request and we will get back to you.