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title: "What Is Fire Door? | Calibre Glossary"
description: "A fire door is a door assembly, with its frame and hardware, that is rated to resist fire and limit the spread of smoke or flames through an opening in a."
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# Fire Door

A fire door is a door assembly, with its frame and hardware, that is rated to resist fire and limit the spread of smoke or flames through an opening in a rated wall.

## Why it matters

Fire doors only work if they close, latch and seal as designed. Wedged-open doors, damaged hardware and painted-over labels are common failures. NFPA 80 calls for annual inspection and testing.

Source: [nfpa.org](https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-80-standard-development/80)

[Related Calibre serviceFire Door Inspections](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-services/fire-door-inspections)

## Where we discuss it

-   [NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspections: What Is Required Yearly](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/nfpa-80-fire-door-inspections-what-is-required-yearly)
-   [Assisted Living Facility Due Diligence: A Full-Scope Guide](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/assisted-living-facility-due-diligence)

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