Rolling Fire Door Repair, Inspection & Drop Testing in Mobile, AL

For rolling fire door repair, annual inspection and drop testing in Mobile, AL, call (385) 325-7138 when a test is due, a door failed its drop test, or an inspector flagged it. Tell us the facility location and how many fire doors are involved.

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Call to describe the problem—if the door is stuck open or the dock is down, say so first.

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Facts checked: September 24, 2026 — DASMA, NFPA and Alabama fire code sources.

For commercial buildings: warehouses, plants, distribution centers and similar sites.

What is a rolling fire door?

A rolling fire door is a rated rolling steel door protecting a fire-rated opening. Its automatic closing may be triggered by a fusible link (a link that releases with heat), a detector or a fire-alarm connection, depending on the assembly. It carries a label showing its rating. It looks a lot like an ordinary roll-up door, so the label and the building's records are what tell you it's a fire door.

What you know or see	Why it matters	Who confirms	What not to assume
A fire label on the door or frame	Shows the door is a rated assembly	The company that inspects it	That a painted-over or missing label means it's not rated
A test log or inspection record	Shows when it was last tested	Your facility's records	That no record means no test is needed
The door failed to close in a test	It isn't doing its fire job	The company that repairs and retests it	That staff can fix it by resetting it
The door was hit or repaired	Damage or new parts can affect closing	The company that inspects it	That a standard roll-up part keeps the rating
A plain roll-up door with no visible label	Its status needs checking against records	The company, if you're unsure	That it is or is not rated. See roll-up door repair.

The industry standard for these doors is DASMA 204-2025, "Standard for Fire Rated Rolling Door Assemblies" (DASMA standards). Inspection and testing follow NFPA 80, the "Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives" (NFPA 80).

Swinging fire doors, the hinged steel doors in stairwells and hallways, are not covered by this line.

How often do rolling fire doors need inspection and testing?

DASMA, the door industry's trade association, says a rolling steel fire door should be inspected and drop-tested at installation and at least annually under NFPA 80. It also calls for testing after repair. A drop test checks whether the release system automatically closes the door as designed. Your fire code official decides which adopted edition and requirements apply at your building.

What DASMA's current guidance says about testing:

Topic	DASMA's guidance	Source	What to ask the company
Yearly inspection and test	Inspection and drop-testing at installation, then not less than annually, including doors kept closed and unused	DASMA TDS 271, Rev. 6/25	"When was our last test? When is the next one due?"
Two drops	The first checks operation and full closure; the second checks the reset of automatic closing	DASMA TDS 271, Rev. 6/25	"Will you do both drops and record them?"
Closing speed	DASMA cites an average of 6–24 inches per second for this rolling-door test	DASMA TDS 271, Rev. 6/25	"Will you record the closing speed?"
Test after repairs	Test again to confirm operation and automatic closing	DASMA TDS 271, Rev. 6/25	"Is the retest included in the repair?"
Records	DASMA's summary of NFPA 80-2022 says periodic records are kept at least three years; confirm the locally governing edition	DASMA TDS 299	"Will we get a written record, and what retention rule applies here?"
Who does the work	A trained rolling steel fire door systems technician with documented training and relevant experience	DASMA TDS 271, Rev. 6/25	"Who will do the test, and what training do they have?"
Doors no longer needed	An unused door still needs to remain operational and maintained, or the opening needs an authority-approved change	DASMA TDS 295, Rev. 6/25, FAQ 14	"What are our options for a fire door we don't use?"

Which rules apply in Mobile, AL?

Alabama's State Fire Marshal adopts the 2021 International Fire Code with exceptions (Ala. Admin. Code 482-2-101-.02). The City of Mobile also lists the 2021 International Fire Code among its adopted codes (Build Mobile adopted codes). Your fire code official, and sometimes your insurer, decides what inspection and records they require for your building. Ask them which edition of NFPA 80 they enforce.

We checked these sources on September 24, 2026.

What should you report if a fire door fails or hasn't been tested?

Report what happened in the test, or what the inspector wrote. Report the last test date if you have it. Don't try to fix a fire door by resetting its release, tying it open, or adjusting its closing. A fire door that won't close is a fire safety problem, so tell the company that on the call.

What you observe	What a qualified provider may check	Record to find	How to report it
Didn't close all the way in the test	Guides, curtain, governor, closing mechanism	Last test report	"It stopped two feet from the floor in the test."
Closed too fast or too slow	Governor, spring	Last test report	"It slammed down."
Release device or fusible link problem	Release, link, alarm connection	Inspector notes	"The inspector flagged the release."
Curtain damaged or binding	Curtain, guides	Damage report	"A forklift dented the fire door."
Label missing or painted over	Label, door records	Building records	"We can't find the label."
No test on record	Door condition, and when it's due	Search your records	"We don't know when it was last tested."
Door blocked or tied open	Everything, once it's cleared	—	"It's been blocked open."

Keep the door's path clear. Don't block, prop or tie a fire door open.

What should you say when you call?

Say where the facility is, how many fire doors you have, and what's needed: a yearly test, a repair after a failed test, or both. You don't need the brand.

Call (385) 325-7138 and describe what's needed.
Your request may be shared. If an independent commercial dock-and-door repair company receives it, that company decides whether it can take the job.
That company confirms the details. Availability, scope, price, scheduling and its own terms are set with them.

Example of what to say: "Two rolling fire doors at our plant in Mobile, AL are due for their yearly drop test, and I can give you the address."

If you reach voicemail, leave the facility address, the door or dock number if known, what's wrong, and a callback number.

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What details help, if you have them?

Optional. Don't hold the call for any of these.

The number of rolling fire doors and shutters
The last test date and report
What the inspector or tester wrote
Whether the doors connect to the fire alarm
Any labels you can read without climbing

What affects rolling fire door repair and testing cost?

We can't quote a fire door repair or test from a web page. The price depends on the number of doors, their condition, parts that keep the rating, and access. Here's what to ask before you authorize work.

Fire door testing and repair are priced by the company doing the work. The main cost drivers are how many doors are tested, whether any fail, which parts are needed, whether those parts keep the door's rating, retesting after repair, and scheduling around your operations.

Cost driver	Why it matters	What to ask
Number of doors	More doors mean more testing time	"How is testing priced for our doors?"
Access and height	Lift equipment and blocked openings add time	"Does access change the price?"
Failed parts	Governors, release devices, springs, curtains	"What failed, and why?"
Parts that keep the rating	Rated doors need matching rated parts	"Will the parts keep the door's label and rating?"
Retest	Required after repair	"Is the retest included?"
Alarm connection	Some doors are released by the fire alarm	"Do we need our alarm company there too?"
Scheduling	Tests close the door for a short time	"Can you test outside our busy hours?"
Written record	For your files and inspector	"Is the written report included?"

For more, see our research on fire door drop test requirements.

Ask these questions on the call.

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Can a failed fire door be repaired, or does it need replacing?

A rolling fire door that fails a test may be repairable, followed by a retest. The repair has to keep the door's rating, so the parts have to fit that rated assembly. Heavy damage, or parts that are no longer made, can mean replacement. Ask the company to explain which parts keep the rating and how the retest will be recorded.

What does this request cover, and what doesn't it?

This page covers inspection, drop testing, repair and retesting of rolling fire doors and fire shutters at commercial buildings in Mobile County. The company that takes the job confirms the exact scope.

Not covered: swinging fire doors and their hardware, fire alarm systems and sprinklers, home garages, boat docks, and parts-only orders.

Which Mobile, AL offices and licenses matter?

Check	What the source says	Question to ask
Fire code	Alabama's State Fire Marshal adopts the 2021 International Fire Code with exceptions (Ala. Admin. Code 482-2-101-.02)	"Which NFPA 80 edition does our fire code official enforce?"
City of Mobile	Build Mobile lists the 2021 codes, including the fire code (adopted codes; inspections 251-208-7198)	"Does replacing a fire door need a permit here?"
Unincorporated Mobile County	Inspection Services says "almost any work done in Mobile County, whether residential or commercial, requires a permit" (county permits; 251-574-3507)	"Is the site in the county?"
Saraland and Semmes	Each runs its own permit office (Saraland, 251-679-5502; Semmes, 251-649-5752)	"Which office covers this address?"
State license	A general contractor license applies when "the cost of the undertaking is one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more" (Ala. Code §34-8-1). The state board says exemptions for "certain routine or regular maintenance, repair, cleaning, and facility support services" take effect October 1, 2026 (board notice).	"Which license covers this work?"

Where in the Mobile area?

Call about rolling fire doors at facilities across Mobile County, including Mobile, Prichard, Saraland, Semmes, Theodore and Tillmans Corner. Baldwin County and Pascagoula-area sites are reviewed case by case. See the Mobile, AL service area or go back to loading dock and dock door repair in Mobile, AL.

Rolling fire door questions

Is every rolling steel door a fire door?

No. Only doors built and labeled as fire-rated assemblies are fire doors. If you're not sure, say so on the call. Don't climb to look for a label.

How often does a rolling fire door need a drop test?

DASMA says rolling steel fire doors must be inspected and tested at least once a year under NFPA 80, and again after any repair. Your fire code official decides what applies at your building.

Can staff reset a fire door after a test or false alarm?

Leave that to a trained technician. DASMA's drop-test process includes a second drop to confirm the automatic closing device was reset properly.

Do fire doors we no longer use still need testing?

DASMA says fire doors that are no longer needed must still be maintained, including yearly inspection and drop testing, or be removed. Ask your fire code official about your options.

Sources

Checked September 24, 2026:

For a national overview of rolling doors, see rolling steel door repair.

Call about the fire door

Tell us the address, how many fire doors you have, and what's needed.

Call(385) 325-7138

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.