Commercial Door Safety Inspection Checklist
Commercial entrances span very different equipment — automatic pedestrian doors checked under AAADM and ANSI/BHMA A156.10, sectional and rolling-steel doors governed by UL 325 entrapment rules, rolling fire doors that require an NFPA 80 drop test, and loading-dock levelers, restraints, and seals. This checklist pulls the commonly cited safety items for each into one record you can complete on site and hand to the building owner. Print it as-is, or run the same items digitally in Forz, where devices carry barcodes and per-type inspection schedules, technicians record Pass, Fail, or Bypass results with photos and digital signatures on the iOS and Android apps, and recurring jobs regenerate the inspection on daily, monthly, quarterly, or annual cycles.
Commercial Door Safety Inspection Checklist
Commercial Door · Checklist
Company: ______________
Date: ______________
Technician: ______________
Site & Equipment Information
- Customer / facility name
- Site address and entrance or dock position served (e.g., Main Entry, Dock 4)
- Equipment type — automatic sliding / automatic swing / sectional overhead / rolling steel / rolling fire door / dock leveler / vehicle restraint
- Manufacturer, model, and serial or door tag number
- Operator make/model and drive type (belt, chain, jackshaft, trolley)
- Estimated daily cycle count and duty classification (light / standard / high-cycle)
- Inspection date and frequency covered (daily / monthly / quarterly / annual)
- Inspector name and certification number (AAADM inspector ID, IDEA, or trade license)
- Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and adopted code editions
Automatic Pedestrian Doors — AAADM / ANSI A156.10 Daily Safety Check
- Door opens and closes smoothly through a full cycle with no impact on a person or object
- Activation sensor (motion / knowing-act switch) detects approach and opens reliably at design walking speed
- Presence (safety) sensors hold the door open while a person stands in the threshold and door swing/slide path
- Sensor self-monitoring functions — induced fault leaves the operator inoperative until cleared (A156.10 monitored-sensor requirement)
- Safety guide rails, glass, threshold, and floor guides intact, secure, and free of trip hazards
- Required safety decals present, legible, correct for door type, and mounted at the specified height (commonly cited 50 in ± 12 in to sign center)
- Swing-door doorway holder and breakout / emergency-egress panels release with the specified force and reset properly
- Door open/close timing, hold-open delay, and check/back-check speeds within manufacturer settings
- Approach is clear of obstacles, mats, signage, or merchandise that could block sensor coverage
- AAADM annual inspection label affixed and dated; annual certified inspection current
Sectional & Rolling Doors — UL 325 Entrapment Protection
- Photoelectric sensors (photo eyes) mounted low to the floor (commonly cited within about 6 in), aligned, lenses clean, and indicator lit
- Door reverses fully on photo-eye interruption during closing (place test object in beam path)
- Secondary entrapment device — reversing edge or inherent force sensing — reverses the door on contact with a low test obstruction (a small fixed-height block is typically used)
- Constant-pressure (deadman) close control present and functioning where required; momentary-close devices wired to dual entrapment protection
- Open/close force and auto-reverse force within operator limits; door stops and reverses, not just stops
- Manual disconnect / emergency release operates freely and re-engages correctly
- Warning labels for spring tension and moving-parts entrapment present and legible
- Operator mounting, limit switches, chain/belt tension, and electrical connections secure and undamaged
Door Hardware, Springs, Cables & Tracks
- Torsion / extension springs free of gaps, rust, or cracked coils; cycle count tracked and within rated service life
- Lift cables free of fraying, kinks, broken strands, or birdcaging; properly seated on drums with correct wraps
- Cable drums, bearings, and shaft collars secure with no excessive play or wobble
- Rollers and hinges intact, lubricated, and turning freely; no worn or missing stems
- Track sections plumb, aligned, and securely fastened; no dents, spreading, or loose brackets
- Door panels / slats, bottom bar, and astragal seal undamaged and properly weatherstripped
- Containment cables installed on extension-spring systems
- All fasteners, anchors, and structural supports tight and corrosion-free
Rolling Fire Doors — NFPA 80 Drop Test & Visual
- Fire door label / listing tag legible and the opening matches the rated assembly
- Slats, endlocks, bottom bar, guides, brackets, hood, and barrel free of damage, paint over labels, or field modifications
- Curtain, guides, and floor clear of obstructions, storage, and debris in the path of travel
- Automatic-closing device, fusible link or detection interface, and governor present and unaltered
- Drop test #1 — release the door under normal conditions; full closure to the floor verified
- Average closing speed within the commonly cited 6 to 24 in/sec range (per NFPA 80)
- Release device reset per manufacturer instructions, then drop test #2 to confirm correct reset and re-closure
- No deficiencies that impair operation; door manually reset to operational standby after testing
Loading Dock Equipment
- Dock leveler deck and lip free of cracks, holes, warping, or bent hinge plate; lip extends and stores fully
- Leveler hold-down, maintenance strut / fall-safe legs, and lip keepers function and engage correctly
- Hydraulic hoses, cylinders, fittings, and power unit free of leaks, abrasion, and bound lines
- Vehicle restraint engages and releases a trailer RIG/ICC bar; hook and carriage move freely with no impact damage
- Restraint and leveler interlock light communication — interior/exterior red/green lights and signage operating
- Dock bumpers present, fastened, and not cracked, missing, or compressed past usable thickness
- Dock seal / shelter fabric, foam pads, and head curtain free of tears, mold, and compression set
- Pit and surround free of debris, standing water, and trip hazards; anchor bolts tight
Functional & Electrical Verification
- Full operating cycle run from each control station; door/operator stops at set open and close limits
- Wall stations, key switches, radio controls, and pull cords respond correctly and are securely mounted
- Emergency stop / disconnect accessible, labeled, and functional
- Wiring, conduit, and junction boxes intact; no exposed conductors or loose terminals
- Operator and motor free of overheating, unusual noise, or excessive vibration during cycling
- Battery backup / fail-safe behavior verified where equipped
Results & Sign-Off
- Overall result — pass / deficiencies noted / removed from service (life-safety hazard)
- Deficiencies described by door/dock position, with severity and immediate-hazard flag
- Parts required and corrective action recommended, with work order or proposal reference
- Cycle counts recorded and spring/cable replacement projected where tracked
- Photos attached (count and reference) and labels/tags updated (AAADM, NFPA 80 record)
- Owner or representative notified of deficiencies — name and date
- Inspector signature, certification number, and date
- Owner / representative signature and date
Technician signature
Customer / owner signature
Items above are summarized from publicly available AAADM, ANSI/BHMA A156.10, UL 325, ASTM F2200, and NFPA 80 guidance as of 2026 and are organized by equipment type — apply only the sections relevant to the door or dock equipment on site. Editions and locally adopted amendments vary; verify scope and frequencies with your AHJ and the adopted edition. NFPA 80 fire-door drop tests and AAADM annual inspections must be performed by qualified, trained personnel (an AAADM Certified Inspector for automatic pedestrian doors). This template is a starting point for your inspection records — it is not the standard, and it does not replace inspections and tests by qualified personnel.
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