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The clearance under the bottom of a door and raised non-combustible sills will be an optimum of 3/8 ″. Fire doors prevent smoke from spreading throughout your building, preventing injuries from smoke inhalation and burns. Occupants inside of your building can remain safe for a minimum of 30 minutes through the use of regulation fire doors based on the fire door gap. Fire door accessories – like any other installation – require proper fitting and maintenance to function as they should. Purchasing new or replacement fire doors requires accurate measurements and detailed knowledge on required materials and hardware to ensure compliance with regulations. Fire doors are a vital aspect of fire safety in any building, but they must be installed correctly and in good condition to ensure that occupants and escape routes are protected from the rapid spread of fire and smoke.
Comply with legal requirements while catering for the practicality and need for open fire doors during normal circumstances. This is the ideal solution for holding a fire door open and is essential for areas where access is a necessity. We can program these devices to have timed releases which will ensure the fire door is then lightweight, easy to handle and swings freely. We have actually produced the following list for property managers and building owners for keeping their doors within NFPA 80 compliance.For Wood Doors Swinging in pairs the clearance in between the leading and vertical edges of the door, the frame, and the meeting edges will not surpass 1/8 ″. Our team of qualified fire door surveyors will measure, specify and quote for fire doors in the locations where you require them. This service is ideal for new premises where fire doors need to be fitted, and those that need to replace older fire doors that are damaged or no longer compliant.
Fire doors can also save money because the smoke from a fire will damage walls, floors, furnishings and paintwork. If a fire door is present then the room should be salvageable with minimum costs as you aren’t required to replace all of your flooring or re-paint all of your walls. Step 4– If you still require some assistance we have a couple of how to use a door gap gauge videos that you can watch. In addition, the closing speed can be adjusted and holding angles can be set to between 65 ° and 105°.Keep in mind and note all clearance measurements on the pull side of the door so you can document them for your annual NFPA 80 inspection.
Fire door holdersAlthough fire doors should ideally be shut at all times, this arrangement is not always practical. A fire door holder – or fire door hold open device – can be fitted to a fire door to keep it open during normal situations. These devices can be directly connected to the fire alarm or be acoustically activated by the sound of the fire alarm. Once the fire alarm is triggered, the fire door holder releases the door for closing. We supply intumescent fire and smoke stop pillows, which are made of a hard-wearing fireproof glass cloth filled with an intumescent chemical. The intumescent pillows are especially suitable for computers or clean areas where work is in progress. We often advise that these are used for overnight fire protection. As smoke tends to travel faster than the fire itself, fire and smoke door seals act as a barrier between smoke and the interior of a building. By preventing passive inhalation at entry points, they can help protect residents from serious injury or death caused by exposure to toxic fumes during an emergency.
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Step 3– Verify that your door gap gauge that the gaps fall within the clearances outlined by NFPA 80 and change as required. Watch the video to find out for your self that the Fire Door Gap Gauge is a simple to use, highly efficient “must have” tool that every inspector, fire marshal, commercial property/maintenance manager and fire department needs in their toolbox.
Since they can be retrofitted to existing doors, they are suitable for use with older fire door assemblies that were built without seals. Please note: This service is for measuring and specifying new or replacement fire doors. Should you require a different service, please view our other fire door services or speak to a member of our team.Fire door alarmsFire door alarms are fitted to fire doors to prevent unauthorised entry and exit. These alarms are triggered by the unsanctioned use of a door. Fire door alarms can be used on interior and exterior doors and are used in various industries for differing purposes. Integrated door control systems establish foot traffic flow in one direction. Fire door accessories: recommendationsFire door accessories assist with legal compliance and overall health and safety measures. We recommend that you keep the following in mind: A fire door, when used properly and fitted with approved and applicable accessories, can save both lives and unnecessary costs. There is an array of different fire door accessories, which benefit the workplace in the following ways:
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