A fire doors, fire and smoke dampers preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the fire doors, fire and smoke dampers fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for fire doors, fire and smoke dampers (and shutters), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as fire door, fire damper, smoke damper, fire shutter.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Fire doors, fire and smoke dampers preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Check fire doors close and latch fully, seals and gaps are intact and nothing wedges them open | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check door closers and hold-open devices; check signage | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Operate fire dampers; check fusible links and actuators; reset | 90 min |
| Annual | Annual inspection and functional test of fire doors and dampers with a record | 240 min |
| Annual | Check rolling shutter release, fusible link and fire curtain operation | 120 min |
Fire doors, fire and smoke dampers maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one fire doors, fire and smoke dampers needs about 19 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual inspection and functional test of fire doors and dampers with a record” at 240 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 90 min | 3.0 h |
| Annual | 2 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a fire doors, fire and smoke dampers without preventive maintenance
- Doors that do not latch or close fully
- Damaged seals
- Fusible link and damper actuator faults
- Wedged-open doors
What to watch between services
- Door closing and latching
- Seal condition
- Damper operation
Safety and statutory notes for fire doors, fire and smoke dampers maintenance
Fire doors and dampers protect escape routes and compartments. Record the test of each one.
Where a fire doors, fire and smoke dampers preventive maintenance schedule is used
A fire doors, fire and smoke dampers is found in almost every industry. The industry guides below show how it fits into the wider schedule of each one:
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Run this fire doors, fire and smoke dampers schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a fire doors, fire and smoke dampers be serviced?
In our schedule a fire doors, fire and smoke dampers has 5 tasks: 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 2 annual. The biggest job is “Annual inspection and functional test of fire doors and dampers with a record”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in fire doors, fire and smoke dampers preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check fire doors close and latch fully, seals and gaps are intact and nothing wedges…”, “Check door closers and hold-open devices; check signage”, “Operate fire dampers; check fusible links and actuators; reset”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a fire doors, fire and smoke dampers need per year?
About 19 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including all scheduled rounds. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free fire doors, fire and smoke dampers maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.