Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) Practice

In healthcare settings, fire-rated doors must be certified to ensure they meet specific safety standards and codes. These doors play a critical role in passive fire protection by preventing the spread of smoke and fire between different areas of a facility. The certification guarantees that the doors have been tested and meet regulatory requirements for their intended use, which is crucial in environments where patient safety is a priority.

Fire-rated doors must be installed according to national and local codes, including guidelines set by organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Joint Commission. These standards ensure that the doors perform effectively under fire conditions, allowing for safe evacuation routes and protecting patients and staff from smoke inhalation and fire hazards.

While roller latches, indoor signage, and emergency exit doors are important for overall safety and functionality in healthcare settings, they do not typically require the same level of certification as fire-rated doors. Roller latches are generally hardware items that must function correctly but may not need formal certification, indoor signage must meet readability and design standards but does not require fire testing, and while emergency exit doors are crucial for safety, they are governed by different codes regarding egress rather than fire resistance.