Fire Door Maintenance Costs: What Happens When 320 Doors Fail?

Fire doors aren't just for Christmas There's an old saying about a dog: "A dog isn't just for Christmas." The point is simple. Buying the dog is only the beginning. There are ongoing costs, care and responsibility for the life of the dog. I think fire doors are a bit like that. A fire door isn't just for the day it's installed. You don't install 400 fire doors, tick a box and forget about them. They are going to be opened and closed thousands of times. Hinges will wear. Closers will wear. Locks and latches will need attention. Seals can become damaged. Frames can move. Doors can get damaged. Buildings change. All of that means ongoing maintenance. And that maintenance costs money. You don't maintain a fire door because it's broken. You maintain it so it doesn't get to that…