Client: Hospital Lakewood
Service: Comprehensive Fire Door Repairs & 100% Life Safety Compliance
Location: Lakewood, CA
Project Overview
In July 2025, Alliance Environmental Group completed a full-scope Fire Door Repair & Compliance Project for
Hospital in Lakewood, supporting the hospital’s commitment to patient safety, life safety compliance,
and Joint Commission readiness.
Across four floors—including the Basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd—Alliance inspected and serviced
139 fire-rated doors, restoring each one to full NFPA compliance. Of the 139 openings inspected,
91 doors required repairs, all of which were completed successfully, resulting in
100% passing compliance.
This work was performed in accordance with:
- 2012 NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
- 2013 NFPA 80 (Fire Doors & Other Opening Protectives)
- 2010 NFPA 105 (Smoke Door Assemblies)
Challenges
Healthcare facilities pose unique fire and life-safety challenges—constant foot traffic, aging infrastructure, and
the need to maintain operational continuity. The hospital required:
- Multi-floor coordination with clinical, facilities, and safety teams
- Repairs on a wide range of fire and smoke doors, including high-use corridors
- Strict adherence to NFPA standards and hospital safety protocols
- Zero disruption to patient care and hospital operations
Achieving 100% compliance across 139 openings is a significant challenge in any environment, but especially within an
active hospital.
Solutions
Alliance Environmental deployed certified healthcare-trained technicians to complete inspections, testing, and
corrective repairs. The team worked efficiently and collaboratively with hospital staff to ensure seamless execution.
Corrective Actions Included
Smoke & Fire Sealing
- Installation of S88D and S44 smoke seals
- Weatherstripping replacements and astragal adjustments
Hardware & Component Upgrades
- Hinge replacements (standard & continuous)
- Closer replacements and adjustments (including LCN 4040XP, Norton models)
- Exit device repairs and latch alignment corrections
Door & Frame Modifications
- Fire door relabeling
- Installation of intumescent materials for clearance corrections
- Door/frame replacements including new lite kits and hardware packages
- Fire-rated caulking and substrate repairs
ADA & Code Compliance Adjustments
- Coordinator function corrections
- ADA-compliant closing force testing and adjustments
- Each door was re-inspected and tested post-repair to ensure full NFPA 80/105 compliance.
Outcome
Results at a Glance
- 139 fire doors inspected
- 91 doors repaired
- 100% compliance achieved
- Zero operational disruption to hospital staff or patients
- Enhanced readiness for Joint Commission and AHJ inspections
- Prolonged lifespan of fire-rated assets through proper corrective work
Impact on Facility Safety
This project improved hospital’s life safety infrastructure by ensuring:
- Proper fire and smoke compartmentation throughout the hospital
- Improved patient, staff, and visitor protection
- Reduced risk of regulatory citations
- Increased emergency preparedness
- A strong foundation for ongoing fire and life safety maintenance
A Strong Healthcare Safety Partnership
The hospital’s proactive investment in fire door compliance demonstrates its commitment to creating a safe,
resilient environment for all occupants. Alliance Environmental is proud to support this mission with expert,
standards-driven life safety services.
We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting the hospital with advanced Fire & Life Safety
solutions.
