Fire doors that are incorrectly installed and fitted with incompatible components invalidate certification and will not provide adequate protection for occupants or the building all fire doors supplied through the fire door alliance are provided with installation instructions that are specific to the product.
Fire door installation guide.
This form is to be completed and returned for the issuing of fire door certification labels.
People often blame the manufacturer when there are issues when in fact the problem lies with poor installation.
All fire doors are required to have door closers and a.
It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly.
Steel door and frame installation.
If your property is a new build it should have been subject to regulations ensuring certain doors are fire doors check this with the developer.
The videos below demonstrate how to install doors and frames the right way.
The scheme is designed to ensure that fire doorsets are being installed correctly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions or appropriate guidelines.
B check that all hardware and fixings are on hand.
For a private premises it is advised to install fire doors where the risk is most imminent for example the kitchen or rooms which house lots of electrical devices.
A check that the installer s declaration has been received.
The q mark fire door installation scheme is based on training an individual who takes responsibility for the training and work carried out by several operatives.