Rolling Fire Door Repair & Drop Testing in Spokane & Spokane Valley, WA
For rolling fire door repair and drop testing in Spokane and Spokane Valley, WA, call (385) 325-7138 about a yearly test that's due, a door that failed its test, or a fire door that won't close right. 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.
Is this a rolling fire door?
A rolling fire door looks a lot like a regular steel roll-up door, but it's built and labeled to close by itself in a fire and block the opening. It usually stays open during the day and drops when a fusible link (a metal link that melts in heat) lets go or the fire alarm tells it to. If you already know a door is fire-rated, say so. If you're not sure, the provider checks. Don't climb up to the hood or open housings to look for labels.
| What you have | Where it belongs |
|---|---|
| A rolling steel door that closes by itself in a fire, often tied to the alarm | This page |
| A regular rolling steel door with no fire rating | Roll-up door repair |
| A swinging fire door (a walk-through door with a closer) | Not covered. Call a commercial door and hardware company |
| A fast fabric door | High-speed door repair |
What does the yearly drop test involve?
A drop test checks that the fire door closes on its own, all the way, and that its closing system can be reset afterward. DASMA, the door industry's trade group, says "the door shall be inspected and tested not less than annually as required by NFPA 80," and that the door "must be drop tested twice – once to verify proper operation and full closure, and a second time to verify that the automatic closing device was properly reset" (DASMA TDS #271). NFPA 80 is the national standard for fire doors.
DASMA also says drop testing assumes "the door has been first visually inspected and operationally tested per NFPA 80 requirements and done by a trained door systems technician" (DASMA TDS #295).
A drop test is not a do-it-yourself check. The door comes down under its own power, and resetting it involves springs and closing mechanisms under tension.
What a good test record shows
Ask the provider for a written record after every test. These are the things worth checking on it.
| On the record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Date of the test | Shows when the next one is due |
| Which door (location or number) | Ties the result to one door |
| Who tested it | Shows it was done by a trained technician |
| Result of both drops | Shows full closure and a proper reset |
| Anything found wrong | Tells you what needs fixing |
| What was fixed, and whether the door was retested after | Shows the door works after the repair |
The door failed its test. Now what?
A failed test means the door didn't close fully, didn't close properly, or couldn't be reset. The provider tells you what failed and what it takes to fix. Follow your facility's fire and life-safety process for that opening in the meantime. Ask whether the door will be tested again after the repair, and get that result in writing.
Parts matter here. A fire door has to stay a fire door after it's fixed. DASMA notes that "if there is no means of identifying the manufacturer, the door must be replaced" (DASMA TDS #295). Ask the provider whether matching parts are available for your door.
Who wants the test record in the Spokane area?
Ask your fire inspector, insurer or property manager who needs the test record and in what form. Washington's fire code is the 2021 International Fire Code, adopted in WAC 51-54A. The City of Spokane lists the 2021 International Fire Code among its adopted codes (City of Spokane). The state's 2024 codes are set to take effect May 3, 2027 (State Building Code Council).
What's covered and what isn't
Covered: rolling fire doors and fire shutters: yearly inspection and drop testing, repair after a failed test, closing mechanisms, fusible links, release devices, curtains, guides and operators on rated doors.
Not covered:
- Swinging fire doors and their hardware
- Fire alarm and sprinkler systems (the alarm company handles those)
- Garage doors at homes
- Parts-only orders
What happens when you call
- You call and say what you need. A test, a repair, or both. Say how many doors.
- The call may be shared with an independent repair company. Uptime doesn't send technicians.
- That company confirms the details. It confirms whether it can take the job, when, the scope and the price, and works under its own terms.
If you reach voicemail, leave the facility address, the door or dock number if known, what's wrong, and a callback number.
Example of what to say: "Our four rolling fire doors at the Spokane warehouse are due for their yearly drop test."
More on the model: how Uptime works.
Call about a test or a failed door.
What helps on the call
- How many rolling fire doors you have, and where
- When they were last tested, if you know
- A copy of the last test record, if you have it
- Whether a door failed, and what the report said
- Whether the doors tie into the fire alarm
What does fire door testing or repair cost?
We can't price your fire-door test or repair from a web page. It depends on how many doors you have, what the test finds, parts, and access. Here's what to ask before you authorize work.
| Cost driver | Why it changes the price | Ask this |
|---|---|---|
| Number of doors | Testing several doors in one visit can change the price | "Is there a price for all our doors in one visit?" |
| What the test finds | A pass is a test. A fail can mean repairs and a retest | "What if a door fails?" |
| Parts from the original maker | Rated doors need parts that keep the rating | "Can you get parts for our doors?" |
| Access and height | Lifts and blocked openings add time | "Do you need a lift?" |
| Alarm coordination | The alarm company may need to be there | "Do we need our alarm company on site?" |
| Scheduling around operations | Tests close openings for a while | "How long will each door be down?" |
Ask for the scope and the test record format in writing.
Call to get the testing priced by the provider.
Before you hire: what to ask a fire-door provider
- Is the company registered as a contractor in Washington? Check L&I's Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business.
- Who will do the test, and what fire-door training do they have?
- Will you give us a written record for each door?
- If a door fails, will you retest it after the repair?
Go deeper on the standard: Uptime's fire door drop test requirements research page.
Where you can call from
Calls are welcome from facilities in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights and the West Plains, Liberty Lake, Millwood, Cheney, Medical Lake, Deer Park, the north county and Stevens County. The provider confirms the address and whether it can take the job. See the service area or go back to the Spokane & Spokane Valley dock and door repair page.
Questions about rolling fire doors
How often does a rolling fire door need to be tested?
DASMA says rolling fire doors "shall be inspected and tested not less than annually as required by NFPA 80." Your fire inspector or insurer may have its own schedule. Ask them.
Can our regular door company do the test?
If it has trained fire-door technicians, yes. Ask who will do the test and what training they have.
What happens if the door fails?
The provider tells you what failed and what it takes to fix. Ask for a retest after the repair and a written record.
Are swinging fire doors covered?
No. This line covers rolling fire doors only. Swinging fire doors go to a commercial door and hardware company.
Keep the fire door ready
Tell us how many fire doors you have and whether a test is due or a door failed.
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.
Sources
All checked September 23, 2026.