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6 Things You Should Know About Fire Door Inspection

A fire door forms a vital part of passive fire protection. It is usually thicker and stronger than a normal door and made of intumescent strips that expand on heating. It can withstand heat for a maximum of 60minutes and should contain the seal and fire-rated hardware. A fire door must be regularly inspected by a trained individual according to the guidelines in NFPA.

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6 Things You Should Know About Fire Door Inspection

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  1. 6 Things You Should Know 6 Things You Should Know About Fire Door Inspection

  2. Regular Inspection A fire door should be regularly inspected once in a month by a trained individual. According to NFPA, a fire door inspection is mandatory by an individual who is trained in fire door operations and maintenance. A licensed fire door company must perform fire door inspection annually.

  3. How To Keep It Operational? A fire door can be kept operational by lubricating the hinges, checking its frames and hardware, cleaning the hinges, keeping the doorway clear from any hindrance and ensure inactive leafs. Apart from this, fire door inspectionneed to be carried out to prevent any damage.

  4. Follow Fire Standards There are multiple fire standards to follow regarding a fire door inspection. The NFPA 80 standards has the guidelines listed. Also, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Standards and the International Fire Code enumerates that a fire door should be maintained in accordance with NFPA80 and NFPA 105 regulations.

  5. How Does It Look Like? Many people have the doubt regarding a fire door. Which door should be considered a fire door is a question among many people. A fire door possesses some key indicators like- Self-closing system, ball-bearing hinges, wire-mesh glass and a label on the edge of the door.

  6. How Are Fire Doors Made? A fire door is normally thicker than a normal door and is made of intumescent strips. A fire door that is tested and certified can withstand heat for up to 30minutes. The doors and the frames must be tested at an approved testing centre.

  7. How Long Do Fire Doors Last? Fire doors and their frames are tested to hold fires for 30 to 60minutes. A fire door inspectionshould be carried out to check any non-compliant fire door. It should have the proper seal and fire rated hardware.

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