Security Door Hardware Inspection Checklist
Door hardware is where security and life safety meet: the same opening has to stay secure and let people out. Use the checklist below today. Security door hardware inspection software is planned, not available yet.
Operate the door, then check each component
Practical checks for commercial door hardware maintenance. For a fire-rated door, run the NFPA 80 fire door inspection as well.
Operation
- Door opens and closes fully without dragging or binding
- Door closes from fully open and latches without help
- Closing speed and latch speed are controlled, not slamming
- Free egress works from the inside without special knowledge
Locks, cylinders and strikes
- Lock engages and retracts smoothly with key and handle
- Cylinder turns freely; keys work as keyed
- Latch or bolt fully engages the strike
- Strike plate is secure and aligned
- No signs of forced entry or tampering
Closers, hinges and exit devices
- Closer arm secure; no oil leaks from the closer body
- Hinges or pivots secure, with no worn or missing screws
- Exit device push bar releases the latch fully
- Exit device dogging works where it is used
- Coordinator works on pairs of doors, where installed
Frame and electrified hardware
- Frame is secure and square; door gaps are even
- Weatherstripping, gaskets and door bottoms intact
- Electric strike or electrified lock releases on command
- Power transfer hinge or loop is undamaged
- Hardware power supply and backup tested, where installed
- Door position switch reports open and closed
This checklist is not a fire door inspection. Fire-rated assemblies have their own requirements under NFPA 80 — fire door inspection is available in Fire Inspect Hub today.
One opening, two inspections, two states
Fire door inspection (NFPA 80)
Fire-rated door assemblies: labels, closing and latching, clearances, and the annual report.
Available in Fire Inspect Hub today See fire door inspection software →Security door hardware inspection
Locks, strikes, closers, exit devices and electrified hardware on any commercial door.
Planned, not availableHow door hardware inspection software could work
Planned, not available. Inspect → Record Deficiencies → Recommend Corrective Action → Document Completion — the same workflow Fire Inspect Hub already runs for fire doors.
A door list per building
Every opening as its own record, shared between the fire door and the hardware inspection.
Component checklist with photos
The checks above, with a photo on the closer that leaks or the strike that is out of line.
Repairs tracked to completion
Each failed item carries its recommended repair until the work is documented done.
Door hardware inspection questions
What does a door hardware inspection check?
That the door opens, closes and locks the way it should: locks and cylinders, strikes and latching, the closer, hinges or pivots, exit devices, the frame and its alignment, and any electrified hardware such as electric strikes, electrified locks and power transfers.
What is the difference between a fire door inspection and a security door hardware inspection?
A fire door inspection checks a fire-rated door assembly against NFPA 80 so it will close and latch in a fire. A security door hardware inspection checks that a door secures the opening and lets people out as intended. One door can need both. Fire door inspections are available in Fire Inspect Hub today; security door hardware inspection is planned.
Does Fire Inspect Hub inspect fire doors?
Yes. NFPA 80 fire door inspections are available in Fire Inspect Hub today, with a door library per building, the inspection run against each fire-rated assembly, deficiencies logged on site, and the report produced from the same record.
Is security door hardware inspection software available?
Not yet. Security door hardware inspection is planned, not available. Join the early-access list to hear if it launches.
How often should commercial door hardware be maintained?
It depends on how heavily the door is used and on the service agreement. High-traffic entrances often need more frequent attention than back-of-house doors. Follow the hardware manufacturer's maintenance guidance.
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Security inspection software is planned, not available. Join the early-access list and your answers help decide which systems we cover first. If we launch, early-access contractors hear first, and we may offer introductory pricing — nothing about pricing or a launch date is promised.