Fire Door Maintenance Costs: What Happens When 320 Doors Fail?
Fire doors aren’t just for Christmas There’s an old saying about a dog: “A dog isn’t just for Christmas.” The
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Fire Door Frame Damage: When Fixing the Gap Creates Another Problem
When you inspect a fire door, it is very easy to concentrate on the measurement. Is the margin right? Is
Fire Door Frame-to-Wall Fire Stopping: What You Can and Can’t See
One thing I think gets misunderstood when inspecting fire doors is the difference between something you know is wrong and
The 1980s Government Building: When the Fire Door Paperwork Didn’t Match
I’ve always thought one of the biggest problems with older fire doors is that people can become too confident in
Old Fire Doors: Nominal, Notional and Existing Doors
One of the things I come across quite a lot when looking at older buildings is the assumption that if
Fire Door Certification: What Does the Certification Actually Prove?
Certification is one of those subjects in fire doors that can cause a lot of confusion. I have heard people
How to Identify an Existing Fire Door Before You Alter It
Before you alter an existing fire door, you need to know exactly what you are working on. This is something
How to Inspect and Measure Fire Door Gaps
Checking the gap around a fire door sounds straightforward. Get a gauge, measure the gap and write the figure down.
Why a Fire Door Frame Can Move Even When the Door Hinges Haven’t
When a fire door starts binding, dropping or developing uneven gaps, the hinges are often the first thing people look