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    Common Fire Door Deficiencies Found During Inspections in Oklahoma City

    Knowing the most common fire door deficiencies helps you catch problems before your fire marshal does. Here are the issues we find most often during commercial inspections in the Oklahoma City metro — and what to do about them.

    Most common deficiencies we document

    Damaged or modified doors and frames

    Excessive clearances beyond NFPA 80 limits

    Non-functioning self-closers or latches

    Missing or incorrect hinges

    Unlisted hardware or non-fire-rated components

    Blocked or propped-open doors

    Missing or illegible fire labels

    How we document deficiencies

    When we find a deficiency during your inspection, we document it with the component location, a description of the problem, and the recommended correction. You receive a clear, itemized report that your licensed contractor can work from — without needing a second site visit.

    We do not perform repairs. This separation eliminates conflicts of interest: we have no incentive to find problems that don't exist, because we don't profit from fixing them.

    What to do after receiving a deficiency report

    Review the report and prioritize critical issues first — especially any impairments that affect system performance. Contact a licensed contractor to perform the repairs, then schedule a re-inspection to confirm compliance.

    We can re-inspect after repairs are completed and update your compliance documentation for the fire marshal.

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