NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2022 Edition

If you are responsible for ensuring fire safety in buildings, the latest edition of NFPA 80: Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives is an indispensable resource. Compliance with NFPA 80 plays a vital role in protecting lives and property by helping ensure that fire-rated openings perform as intended during a fire emergency.

Recognized and referenced by NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code®, as well as building and fire codes across the United States and internationally, NFPA 80 establishes the essential requirements for the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire-rated opening protectives.

Properly installed and well-maintained fire doors, fire windows, fire dampers, fabric fire safety curtains, and other opening protectives are critical to containing the spread of fire and smoke. Regular inspections and testing help ensure these systems remain fully operational and code-compliant throughout their service life.

This standard provides comprehensive guidance on the installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of:

Fire door assemblies
Fire window assemblies
Fire dampers
Fabric fire safety curtains
Fire protective curtain assemblies

As industry standards and code requirements continue to evolve, staying current with the latest edition of NFPA 80 is essential for manufacturers, architects, engineers, contractors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), fire door inspectors, facility managers, and building owners. Whether you’re designing, constructing, inspecting, or maintaining fire-rated assemblies, NFPA 80 provides the authoritative guidance needed to enhance life safety, maintain code compliance, and protect property.