Rolling Fire Door Inspection, Drop Testing & Repair in Boise & Nampa, ID
For rolling fire door inspection, drop testing and repair in Boise, Nampa and the Treasure Valley, call (385) 325-7138 about a yearly test that's due, a door that failed its drop test, or a fire door that won't close. Tell us the facility location and how many fire doors you have.
Call to describe the problem—if the door is stuck open or the dock is down, say so first.
Independent service-request website. Calls may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company. That provider confirms availability, scope, pricing, and service terms.
Facts checked: September 23, 2026.
How often do rolling fire doors need to be tested in Idaho?
The door industry's guidance says at least once a year. The Idaho State Fire Marshal's adopted-standards list includes NFPA 80, 2019 edition, the national standard for fire doors (State Fire Marshal). The door industry's technical guidance says a rolling steel fire door "shall be inspected and drop-tested not less than annually" (DASMA TDS 271).
A rolling fire door is a roll-up door built and labeled to close by itself in a fire. It may be held open and set to drop when a fusible link melts or an alarm or detector releases it. It has to close when called on during a fire. The yearly test checks that it will.
| What the guidance says | Source |
|---|---|
| Inspect and test the door at least once a year, as NFPA 80 requires | DASMA TDS 271 (rev. 6/25) |
| A trained door systems technician performs the inspection and drop test | DASMA TDS 271 |
| The door is drop tested twice | DASMA TDS 271 |
| Average closing speed between 6 and 24 inches per second | DASMA TDS 271 |
| DASMA advises keeping periodic inspection records at least three years | DASMA TDS 299 |
| Idaho's adopted standards list NFPA 80 (2019) | Idaho State Fire Marshal |
DASMA TDS 299 discusses the 2022 edition of NFPA 80. Ask the local fire office which record rules apply to your building.
What happens in a drop test?
A drop test checks that the door's automatic closing actually works. A trained technician releases the door the way a fire would, watches it close, and records the result. Per DASMA, the door is drop tested twice, and its average closing speed has to fall between 6 and 24 inches per second (TDS 271). The technician resets it after each drop, following the maker's instructions.
This is not a task for facility staff. The release and reset hardware on a rolling fire door is under spring tension, and it's built to drop the door fast. This page has no test or reset steps.
Does Boise Fire need to see the results?
Boise's fire safety guide says: "All applicable systems are to be tagged for onsite verification by the inspection company and reported to the Boise Fire Department via the Compliance Engine" (Boise Fire safety guide). The Compliance Engine is an online system where inspection companies file reports. The guide doesn't list which systems count, so we can't tell you whether rolling fire doors are on that list. Ask Boise Fire Prevention, (208) 570-6559.
The same guide says: "Fire doors should not be propped open with anything that could prevent from closing."
Outside Boise:
- Meridian: the fire department "conducts periodic inspections on selected commercial occupancies" (Meridian Fire).
- Nampa, Caldwell and the rest of the valley: ask your fire department what it wants to see after a fire door test.
Boise adopts the 2018 International Fire Code (Boise current codes).
Test due, or a door that failed? Call and say how many doors.
What is the fire door doing?
| What you see | What a trained technician may check | Why it matters | What to say |
|---|---|---|---|
| The door failed its drop test or stopped partway | Closing device, governor, guides, curtain | It has to close fully when released | That it failed, and how |
| The door slammed shut or closed very fast | Speed governor | Closing speed has limits | That it closed too fast |
| The door won't reset after a test or a release | Release and reset hardware | An open, unset fire door isn't protecting anything | That it won't reset |
| The door is blocked or propped open | Whether the door can still close | Fire doors must be able to close | That it's blocked or propped open; keep clear and ask the provider or fire department |
| Guides or slats bent after a forklift hit | Guides, curtain, bottom bar | Damage can stop it from closing | That it was hit |
| No readable fire label | Label, building records | The label shows the door's rating | That you can't find a label |
| An inspection report lists problems | Items on the report | The report shows what to fix | Have the report handy |
Repair or replace a failed fire door?
Ask two things before work starts: will the repair keep the door's fire listing, and will the door be drop tested again afterward? Ask, too, whether the parts are approved for that door. If the right parts aren't available, replacement may be the answer. The company should explain why and put it in writing.
What we take calls about — and what we don't
In scope: rolling steel fire doors, fire shutters and counter fire doors at commercial buildings. That covers annual inspection and drop testing, failed tests, doors that won't close or reset, and damage repair.
Not in scope:
| Not in scope | Call this kind of company instead |
|---|---|
| Swinging fire doors, frames and their hardware | A door hardware company |
| Fire alarm and sprinkler systems | A fire protection contractor |
| Smoke curtains | A fire protection contractor |
| Residential doors | — |
For ordinary roll-up doors with no fire rating, see roll-up & rolling-steel door repair.
What happens after you call?
You describe the doors and what you need. Your call may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company. The independent company that takes the work confirms the facility address, the scope, availability, price and scheduling, and its own contract, work and warranty terms. Ask whether it will give you a written test record.
Example of what to say — not a script: "Our annual fire door test is due for the three rolling fire doors at our Boise warehouse."
- Call (385) 325-7138 with how many fire doors you have, what you need, and the address.
- Your call may be shared with an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company.
- That company confirms address, scope, availability, price and scheduling.
If you reach voicemail, leave the facility address, the door or dock number if known, what's wrong, and a callback number.
Useful, not required: the number of fire doors, the last test date, a copy of the last report or inspection write-up, and label details if you can read them from the floor. You can call without any of it. See how Uptime works and about Uptime.
What affects the cost of fire door testing and repair?
We can't price a fire door test or repair from a web page. The price depends on how many doors, their condition, parts, and access. Here's what to ask before you authorize work.
| Cost factor | Why it matters | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Number of doors | Each door gets its own test | "Is it priced per door?" |
| Height and access | Lifts, high hoods, busy aisles | "Do you need a lift or a shutdown window?" |
| Reset parts | Fusible links and similar parts | "Are reset parts included?" |
| Problems found | Repairs are separate from the test | "Will you quote repairs before doing them?" |
| Retest after repair | A second visit may be needed | "Is the retest included?" |
| Paperwork | Records for your files or the fire department | "Do I get a written record?" |
Ask these on the call.
Where in the Treasure Valley?
We take calls about fire doors at commercial buildings in Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Caldwell and across Ada, Canyon, Gem, Boise and Owyhee counties. The independent company confirms the address. Full service area. All Boise & Nampa dock and door services.
Rolling fire door questions
How often does a rolling fire door need a drop test in Idaho? Idaho's adopted standards list NFPA 80 (2019), and DASMA's guidance says NFPA 80 requires rolling fire doors to be inspected and tested at least annually. Your fire department can tell you what it expects.
Who is allowed to drop test a rolling fire door? DASMA's guidance says a trained door systems technician. Ask the company about its technician's training.
How long should we keep fire door inspection records? DASMA TDS 299 says at least three years. Your fire department may ask to see them.
Can a fire door that failed its test still be used? Tell the provider and your fire department that it failed, and follow the fire department's direction. Don't prop it or try to reset it yourself.
Is an ordinary roll-up door the same as a fire door? No. A fire door carries a label and has automatic closing hardware. Check the label or your records.
The national reference is our fire door drop test research.
Call about the fire door test
Call (385) 325-7138 with how many rolling fire doors you have and what you need.
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Sources
Original source review: September 23, 2026. DASMA TDS 271 rechecked September 24, 2026.