Modern, all-in-one
fire door inspection software
Digitize fire door inspections, manage inspection schedules, track deficiencies, and more

Simplify NFPA 80 Fire Door Compliance and Reporting
Fire doors are often a building’s last line of defense against fire spread, smoke infiltration, and life-safety failure. Missed inspections, unclear records, or unchecked deficiencies can lead to liability, downtime, or citations.
Essential’s Fire Door Inspection Software centralizes every detail so that NFPA 80 inspection schedules, test logs, repair follow-ups, and regulatory requirements remain accurate and accessible.
Essential is purpose-built fire inspection software designed specifically for fire protection companies. The modern, all-in-one platform streamlines every stage of the workflow—from scheduling and mobile inspections to deficiency tracking and reporting. Technicians work seamlessly through an intuitive mobile app, while office staff manage quotes, invoices, and renewals with ease from a powerful web application.
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Automate recurring inspections and customer outreach
Tracking fire door inspection due dates and scheduling with existing customers takes a lot of manual effort. Essential automates most of this process, so you can skip the tedious busywork.
Automate inspection due date tracking—New due dates auto-update based on completed work, ensuring accuracy when a service is done earlier or later than the last due date
Set custom automations—Save time with automations like customer outreach to confirm service and property access
Manage complex inspection cadences—Ensure nothing is missed, whether it's an annual or semi-annual fire door inspection (or other NFPA 80-mandated interval), or services for other fire safety assets


Streamline fire door inspections
Track the details that matter for every fire door—like door assemblies, frames, glazing, and hardware. These details are preloaded, so inspections stay fast and focused.
Find the right fire door instantly—Search by location or scan the list, directly from your mobile device
Mark Pass/Fail and log deficiencies on the spot—Record inspection results and mark deficiencies, right from the field
Auto-generate inspection reports—Create AHJ-ready reports using NFPA 80 templates, or customize your own with Essential’s flexible report builder
Easily manage everything before and after inspections
Inspections are just one part of the job. Essential streamlines everything around them—so you stay organized, efficient, and ahead of schedule.
Schedule smarter—Plan routes with real-time traffic insights, assign technicians efficiently, and automate reminders to reduce no-shows and return visits
Quote with 1-click—Create quotes in seconds with AI-powered rules that handle discounts, surcharges, and job-specific details; then let Essential automate follow-ups by email and SMS
Invoice and follow-up effortlessly—Instantly generate draft invoices using completed job details, flag unbilled work for review, and sync with your accounting software
Manage tasks across teams—Essential automatically generates and tracks tasks across your team, with full progress visibility and a complete audit trail

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FAQs
Got questions? We've got answers.
Yes. We provide ready-to-use NFPA 80 templates, or you can customize reports using our flexible report builder to match your workflow and AHJ requirements.
Yes. Door assembly details are preloaded and carry over from inspection to inspection, so technicians have everything they need without re-entering data each visit.
You can configure different inspection cadences per asset or customer. Essential tracks due dates automatically and adjusts them based on when work is actually completed.
Technicians can search by location or scroll through the door list directly from their phone. Door details are preloaded, so they can jump right into the inspection without hunting for information.
No. Essential handles any asset-based service business. If you also install, inspect, or manage other types of systems or equipment, you can manage everything in one platform.
Yes, and it's free. We migrate your data from other software, spreadsheets, or even handwritten inspection records. Your service history comes with you, so you're not starting from scratch.