Fire Door Certification Requirements: Compliance Guide

Understand fire door certification requirements, inspection expectations, and compliance considerations with guidance from Hogan Security Group. Our qualified Fire Door Inspectors evaluate door assemblies, hardware, and function against applicable NFPA80 standards, helping schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, municipalities, commercial properties, and multitenant and mixed-use developments identify issues and maintain life-safety readiness.

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Our Fire Door Certification Services

Inspection, repair, replacement, and maintenance support for fire-rated doors across commercial and public facilities.

Fire Door Inspections

Qualified Fire Door Inspectors evaluate fire doors, related hardware, and proper function for compliance with NFPA80 standards and life-safety expectations.

Fire Door Repair

Repair services address damaged or non-compliant fire doors and related hardware, helping restore proper operation and support the integrity of the door.

Door Replacement

When an assembly cannot be effectively repaired, Hogan Security Group engineers, supplies, and installs replacement fire-rated doors and integrated hardware solutions.

Hardware Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance supports the operation of fire door hardware, including locks, hinges, closers, automatic operators, and access-control components.

Compliance Support

Inspection findings and service recommendations help facility teams address fire-door violations across schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, municipalities, offices, and multitenant and mixed-use developments.

Door Assembly Service

Hogan Security Group services complete door assemblies, coordinating doors, frames, locks, access control, and automatic operators as part of an integrated solution.

Life-Safety Expertise

Support Safer, Compliant Door Assemblies

Fire-rated doors must function as complete assemblies, not isolated components. Hogan Security Group combines certified fire door inspection experience with repair, replacement, hardware, and maintenance capabilities to help facilities identify violations and coordinate corrective work. With experience across more than 65,000 doors, the team supports schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, commercial properties, municipalities, and multitenant and mixed-use developments.

Inspector reviewing fire door hardware and compliance details
The Hogan Difference

Why Choose Hogan Security Group?

A specialist partner for fire-door safety, security, and ongoing facility support.

Qualified Inspectors

Qualified Fire Door Inspectors evaluate assemblies and related hardware against NFPA80 standards.

Proven Experience

More than 65,000 doors controlled and secured across commercial and public facility environments.

Integrated Support

Inspection, repair, replacement, hardware, access control, and maintenance services from one specialist team.

Licensed Team

Licensed locksmith and public works contractor support for facilities throughout the stated service areas.

Meet The Hogan Team

Experienced leaders supporting fire-door safety and security programs.

Portrait of Dan Hogan, Founder of Hogan Security Group

Dan Hogan

Founder

Dan Hogan is the Founder of Hogan Security Group, bringing more than 45 years of locksmith and security industry experience to the company he built in 1982. He leads the fire door inspection business, oversees senior client relationships, and drives technical training, development, and innovation across the organization. His inspection team includes Ben Hogan, a Qualified Fire Door Inspector, and Ben Kleumpen, a Qualified Fire Door Inspector. As a certified fire door assembly inspector (FDAI), Dan combines extensive technical expertise with a hands-on commitment to door safety and security excellence. His career-long dedication to the locksmith and security trade laid the foundation for Hogan Security Group's growth into a trusted specialist serving schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, municipalities, and businesses throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Dan's leadership ensures that every project reflects decades of industry knowledge and an unwavering commitment to customer safety.

Portrait of Angela Leaney, President of Hogan Security Group

Angela Leaney

President

Angela Leaney serves as President of Hogan Security Group, where she oversees client satisfaction and service, business development, finance and operations, governance, human resources, culture, team development, marketing, communications, and corporate social responsibility. Her broad leadership role ensures that every aspect of the company runs smoothly while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and employee growth. Angela plays a key part in shaping Hogan Security Group's strategic direction, fostering a culture rooted in the company's core values of customer satisfaction and integrity. Her leadership supports the organization's continued growth as a trusted door safety and security specialist serving commercial and public-sector clients across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Angela is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members alike.

Portrait of Daniel Hogan, Jr., VP of Sales at Hogan Security Group

Daniel Hogan, Jr.

VP Sales

Daniel Hogan, Jr. is the VP of Sales at Hogan Security Group, where he manages and develops both contract and non-contract sales for the company. He joined Hogan Security Group in 2003 and has since progressed through roles in support, dispatch, project management, and technical operations, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the business from the ground up. This diverse background equips Daniel with a unique perspective on client needs, enabling him to craft effective security and access-control solutions for schools, healthcare facilities, hospitals, municipalities, and corporate clients. His hands-on experience across multiple departments ensures that sales strategies align closely with real-world service delivery. Daniel is committed to building long-term client relationships and continuing the company's legacy of door safety and security excellence throughout the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for a fire-rated door?

A fire-rated door should function as part of a complete rated assembly, including the door, frame, hinges, latching hardware, closer, and other applicable components. The assembly must be maintained and operated according to applicable fire-safety requirements, including NFPA80 considerations. A qualified inspection evaluates labels, condition, clearances, hardware, self-closing, latching, and other observable factors.

What does a fire door inspection involve?

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Which facilities benefit from fire door inspection services?

When should a facility schedule fire door service?

Need Help Understanding Fire Door Compliance?

Talk with Hogan Security Group about inspection, repair, and maintenance support.

Fire Door Service Areas

Hogan Security Group supports commercial and public facilities across its listed regional service areas.

6 Listed Regions

Service Area

65,000+ Doors

Door Experience

Monday–Friday Service

Availability

Do We Serve Your Facility?

Confirm service availability for your property and fire-door requirements.

Discuss Your Fire Door Requirements

Share your facility needs with Hogan Security Group to explore inspection, repair, replacement, or maintenance support.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at info@hogansecurity.com.