Fire Door Installation Guide

The correct installation of fire door assemblies and doorsets is fundamental to their overall performance because it will ensure the fire door will remain reliable to its fire integrity rating in the event of a fire and perform as it should.

Fire door installation guide.

This form is to be completed and returned for the issuing of fire door certification labels. Essential ironmongery such as locks latches closers and hinges must not be changed. General fire door installation instructions points to check before installation a check that the installer s declaration has been received. 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.

Look for the certifire label on the top of the door leaf to show that the door is independently 3rd party certified as a fire door and closely follow these installation instructions. There is a legal requirement for manufacturers of fire doors to demonstrate the ability of their products to resist the passage and spread of fire. 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. Fire door installation demonstrates competence in the installation of fire doors.

Fire doors are not ordinary doors they are a carefully engineered fire safety device and are critical to the fire safety of a building.