FIRE DOOR SAFETY CHECK
CHECK IT’S A FIRE DOOR
DOORS SIGNS & FURNITURE
LOOK FOR A LABEL OR PLUG ON TOP (OCCASIONALLY THE SIDE) OF THE DOOR TO SHOW THE DOOR IS CERTIFIED.
CHECK THE DOOR HAS THE CORRECT SIGNAGE AND FURNITURE. ENSURE THE SIGNS ARE CLEAR AND EASY TO READ.
GAPS & SEALS
HINGES
OPERATION
CHECK THE GAP AROUND THE TOP AND SIDE OF THE DOOR IS NO MORE THAN 3MM WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. THIS PREVENTS SMOKE & GASES LEAKING THROUGH.
ALL HINGES ARE FIRMLY FIXED WITH NO MISSING OR BROKEN SCREWS. ALSO MAKE SURE ANY MECHANICAL CLOSERS ARE FITTED SECURELY AND FREE FROM DAMAGE.
ENSURE THE DOOR CLOSES FIRMLY WITHOUT STICKING ON THE FLOOR OR FRAME AND THAT ALL FIRE DOORS ARE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS.