I working in the pub our fire door is used very often staff and customers, Can we leave it open when we pub is open? We can keep shut when we’re close?
There's a couple of different options you could look at to manage this, but the Landlord really should have a fire risk assessment in place to determine the best solution for the door and wider property.
In order to avoid any potential early failure in event of a fire, yes. If the door hasn't latched, then there is a possibility it's not in line with the frame and may reduce the performance of the intumescent seals. Even though many manufacturers test doors unlatched, relying on this would need knowledge of the specific doorsets test evidence.
@@Lorientuk the doors are subject to some serious heat then blasted with a fire hose for testing, unlatched it would be flailing and failing. Does have to be self closing and positively latching.
Also check the wall the door is in. No point of a 30 minute door in a 10 minute wall.
As well as the door labelling the fire stopping between frame and wall is equally important the fire won’t stop at the door.
I working in the pub our fire door is used very often staff and customers,
Can we leave it open when we pub is open? We can keep shut when we’re close?
There's a couple of different options you could look at to manage this, but the Landlord really should have a fire risk assessment in place to determine the best solution for the door and wider property.
Does a fire door door handle assembly have to latch into the door frame when fully closed.
In order to avoid any potential early failure in event of a fire, yes. If the door hasn't latched, then there is a possibility it's not in line with the frame and may reduce the performance of the intumescent seals. Even though many manufacturers test doors unlatched, relying on this would need knowledge of the specific doorsets test evidence.
@@Lorientuk the doors are subject to some serious heat then blasted with a fire hose for testing, unlatched it would be flailing and failing. Does have to be self closing and positively latching.
Did you forget to mention ball-bearing hinges?
ball bearing hinges are for higher traffic not fire ratings. The hinges have the be steel and have a ul stamped on, screws have to be steel as well.
Best to look up NFPA....@@jamesdonohue5843
Does anyone know where it states within acts and/or regulations that the door must be latched when closing.
nfpa80
Roughly how long does it take to inspection a fire door with correct paper work?
Could be weeks ....depends on how competent the clients are!
Does the 3mm apply at the base of the door
no that is 3/4" max
The base of the door is 8mm maximum and should have a drop down seal fitted
Max 10mm from any manufacturer a drop down seal is only required if it’s a smoke control door.
You forgot to mention the hinges , they need to be compliant too
of course - this is a basic 5 step check that anyone can do. We of course reccomend seeking professional inspections regulary.
Please can I have 2 fire door jam tester
Hi Simon, thanks for getting in touch - please could you email your address to mktg@loreintuk.com and we can pop some in the post. Thanks
Why is she shaking that door closer like that, that isnt inspecting it. You wouldnt open the door and start shaking by the handle would you?
YOu are checking wear on the cam and brackets, you also check for damper oil leaks.
@@enochpowelghost cam and brackets?