Fire doors are engineered products that provide life and property saving functions in the event of fire.
Fire door maintenance british standard.
Bs 5839 1 2013 provides recommendations for the planning design installation commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around non domestic buildings.
Methods for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction general principles.
This may form part of the risk assessment for the building.
The following is a list of documents relevant to timber fire doors bs 476.
Should not be used as a substitute for relevant british standards or any other instructions received from the local fire and rescue service and or building control authorities.
In addition to building regulations fire doors may also be required to comply with other codes and standards to meet breeam and the code for sustainable homes criteria as well as procurement requirements for responsible sourcing of materials such as those provided by forest certification and chain of custody required under cpet regulations.
All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats.
In relation to fire doors bs 5839 can apply to items such as door hold open devices and is the standard by which such items are deemed to be effective.
Fire door inspection and maintenance.
Cfisgroup co uk a guide to fire door maintenance 2 this guide provided by construction specialties uk ltd.
Any issues should be fixed as soon as possible using compatible correct fire rated components.
1987 fire tests on building materials and structures.
The updated standard gives recommendations for the specification installation and maintenance of timber based fire doors.
Bsi the business standards company has revised bs 8214 code of practice for fire door assemblies.
Fire doors should be regularly inspected for damage that may prevent the door from performing in the event of a fire.
Construction specialties about us for more than 70 years cs.
Fire door assemblies represent a life safety product and incorrect installation and maintenance may compromise the ability of the products to perform.
Bs 8214 2016 code of practice or fire door assemblies clause 14 decoration.
An important aspect of ensuring fire doors meet the required standard is the fitting of certified door furniture or hardware which is overlooked on many occasions.
The standard was revised to reflect current practice and standards particularly in relation to fire door installation and maintenance.
Bs 8214 now includes updated guidance associated with the sealing between the door assembly and the surrounding structure.
