Five Simple Tips to Ensure Fire Door Compliance

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5 Simple Tips to Ensure Fire Door Compliance
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Pay Attention to Your Doors
Simply by paying attention to the operation of
the fire doors Ireland while moving through your
facility on a regular basis, you can catch
damaged or compromised door assemblies before
they become larger problems. If a door is not
latching properly, make sure to take note and get
it repaired as soon as possible. NFPA 80 requires
that any repairs and defects that could interfere
with operation be repaired without delay.
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Operate Open Doors Regularly
Some fire doors are designed to remain in the
open position until the self-closing device is
activated. NFPA 80 recommends that these doors
are operated at fixed intervals to ensure that
they properly operate. Self-closing devices could
unintentionally become stuck or non-operational
over time. Testing these doors on a regular basis
ensures they will close properly in the case of a
fire.
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Use Caution When Painting Doors
Make sure not to paint over fusible links or
other heat-actuated or release devices, which
could prohibit the activation of self-closing
devices. Also prevent any paint from accumulating
on any moveable parts as it could prevent fire
doors Ireland from moving and latching in the
closed position. NFPA 80 mandates that a label
indicating the fire rating of the frame be
permanently affixed to the door or frame.
Painting over this label can be costly.
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Ensure Documentation is Current
NFPA 80 requires thorough documentation of any
inspections and repairs made to your fire doors.
Make sure that any repairs or modifications made
are documented properly. This will not only
suffice for AHJ approval, but will also help you
to stay organized and aware of the condition of
your fire doors.
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Do Not Make Modifications Before Checking With a
Professional
Often, doors and frames have additional hardware
that prohibits the door from functioning
properly. Before making any modifications to fire
doors or the door assembly, contact the
manufacturer or testing laboratory whose label is
affixed to the door. Many field modifications
such as kick plates, door stoppers, etc. will
prohibit the door from functioning as designed
and is therefore not compliant. The door
manufacturer and/or testing laboratory will be
able to guide you in making proper modifications.
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