Failure of Fire Doors to Close Compromises Smoke Barrier Integrity
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation on the 3rd floor, it was found that the double rated fire doors did not close when released from their magnetic hold open devices. This failure means that the smoke barriers were not constructed or maintained to provide the required minimum 1/2-hour fire resistance rating, as specified by the applicable codes. The issue was confirmed through an interview with the maintenance director at the time of observation. This deficiency could potentially affect 40 occupants in the event of a fire, as it may allow smoke, heat, and fire to pass from one compartment to another.