Inspect exterior doors for acceptable condition and operation. They should be free of any significant damage or deterioration, and should be an exterior-grade product. Any screens present should be intact. A door should open and close without excess binding, and should seal tightly to the opening. Weather stripping should be present, in good condition, and provide a reasonable seal against air infiltration. Thresholds should not be loose and should be free of damage or deterioration.
The door does not fit and seal properly within frame. This permits energy loss and moisture intrusion. Repair or replace the door.
The weather stripping is deteriorated. This permits energy loss. Replace the weather stripping.
The weather stripping is missing. This permits energy loss. Install weather stripping.
The door frame is damaged. This affects proper function and will allow further damage. Repair or replace the frame.
The door is deteriorated. This affects proper function and will allow further deterioration. Replace the door.
The Bilco door at the basement entry is deteriorated. This affects proper function and will allow further damage. Repair or replace the door as needed.
The door has a window with a failed insulated glass seal. This permits condensation stains to develop on the inside of the glass and will increasingly affect visibility and appearance. Replace the insulated glass unit or the window as needed.
The door glass is broken. This is a safety concern. Replace the glass.
The door does not appear to have safety glass installed. There is no manufacturer’s mark visible. Although this may not have been required at the time of installation, it is a safety concern. Replace the door’s window with safety glass.
The threshold below the door is loose. This is a tripping hazard, and can allow water penetration and energy loss. Repair or replace the threshold.
The threshold for the exterior basement stairwell door is too low. It should be a minimum height of 4″ to limit water entry if the stairwell drain is clogged. Raise the threshold.
The door opens above stairs. No landing is present at the top where the door swings over the steps. This is a safety hazard. Add a landing.
The door’s screen is damaged. This affects proper function. Replace the screen.
The door between the garage and the home’s interior has a pet opening installed. This defeats the door’s fire rating. Replace the door with a fire-rated model.
The door between the living space and the garage is not fire-rated. This is a safety hazard. Replace the door with a fire-rated door.
The door between the living space and the garage does not have a self-closer. This is a safety hazard. Add a self-closer to the door.
There is a double-keyed deadbolt lock at the door. This is a safety concern if the key is damaged or missing during an emergency. Replace the door hardware with a single key locking mechanism.
The door hardware is damaged or inoperative. This affect proper operation. Repair or replace the door hardware.
The door’s lock hardware is missing. This is a home security concern. Install lock hardware.
The door’s lock strike hardware is missing. This affects proper function and is a home security concern. Install door strike hardware as needed.
The door is installed backwards; the hinges are on the outside and are vulnerable to removal. This can allow unauthorized access. Reinstall the door as needed.
