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NFPA 80

A source-linked healthcare life safety definition with related concepts, official authority references, and practical guidance pathways.

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Definition

NFPA 80 definition

The Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, covering installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance within the scope of the edition referenced by the governing code.

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Fire door assemblyOpening protectiveAnnual fire-door assembly inspection

Authority context

Official sources for NFPA 80

NFPA: NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening ProtectivesThe 2010 edition is the edition identified by CMS for annual fire-door assembly inspection in health care occupancies under the 2012 Life Safety Code.2010 NFPA 80 §5.2 (inspection, testing, and maintenance)CMS: S&C 17-38-LSC — Fire and Smoke Door Annual Testing RequirementsCMS states that fire door assemblies in health care occupancies are inspected and tested annually to 2010 NFPA 80; non-rated corridor and smoke-barrier doors are not subject to that same annual NFPA 80/105 requirement but remain part of routine maintenance.2012 NFPA 101 §8.3.3.1; 2010 NFPA 80 §5.2; CMS K211The Joint Commission: Fire Protection — EC.02.03.05Public Joint Commission page identifying fire-protection topics, including annual fire-door testing.EC.02.03.05; EP 25 — annual fire door testing; CMS crosswalk: 42 CFR §482.41(b)(1)(i), A-0710

Practical application

Related Life Safety Express guidance

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