Did you know the Ohio Childhood Safety Act became effective October 24, 2024? It requires all school facilities to perform thorough inspections of fire doors and openings. Schools must conduct annual inspections of these safety door assemblies by certified inspectors to ensure compliance.
A protective door assembly is:
• Doors in exit enclosures (all exterior doors and doors leading into a lobby with the exit)
• Doors with delayed egress or access control egress
• Doors with panic hardware or fire exit hardware (crash bars) for egress
• Doors with electrically controlled openers/closers
Ohio Senate Bill 112 Requirements
Ohio Senate Bill 112 manadates K-12 schools perform door inspections annually to ensure compliance with the safety standards specified in SB 112 including NFPA 101.
Reporting Requirements & Corrective Action
The school must maintain the records of the annual inspection and share the inspection results with their local fire marshal to show adherence to regulations. We make that easy with concise inspection forms, door identification schedule, and clear pass or fail indicators so areas that need corrective action are easy to spot.
- Complete Facility Door Schedule and Survey: We provide a full inspection of all openings to identify any non-compliance issues.
- Compliance Report: You’ll receive a comprehensive put easy to read report with inspection findings, making it easy for you to present to your local fire marshal.
- Recommendations on Remediation: We’ll provide a detailed quote with recommended actions and parts to remedy problems, ensuring your school meets the SB 112 requirements to actively take steps to achieve compliance within the 18-month timeframe.
