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BASED ON NFPA 80 STANDARDS
Wood Doors Found throughout the interior of most office buildings & suites. Some key details about wood doors:
Can be stained, painted or have plastic laminate May be solid core or hollow core Can be Fire rated or non-rated May be used with various types of frames
Common issues may include: Max FIRE rating of 90 Minutes Closer, Lock or other Hardware problems Improper modification to fire doors Deferred Maintenance or Impact Damage Metal & Wood Fire Doors
Some Facts about Fire/Smoke Doors They come in various styles: Roll up, swing, slide They are usually found on interior walls
They are designed to contain fire/Smoke from spreading They are specialized & highly regulated
They MUST close and latch in case of fire They should be tested & serviced annually
Fire Doors: Do & Donts Do Make sure All Fire Doors function properly! Do have All Fire Doors Tested & Serviced Annually! Do understand the purpose & importance!
Dont neglect your Fire Doors! Dont block or prop open any Fire Doors! Dont improperly modify any Fire Doors!
NFPA80 Basic Check List Swing Doors No open holes or breaks exist in surfaces of either the door or the frame Glazing, vision light frames & glazing beads are intact and securely fastened in place, if so equipped The door, frame, hinges, hardware & noncombustible threshold are secured, aligned, and in working order with no visible signs of damage. No parts are missing or broken Door clearances at the door edge of the door frame, on the pull side of the door, do not exceed clearances listed in 4.8.4 (the clearance under the bottom of the door shall be a maximum of 3/4 in) and 6.3.1 (top & edges 1/8 in) The self-closing device is operational, that is, the active door completely closes when operated from the full open position If a coordinator is installed, the inactive leaf closes before active leaf Latching hardware operates and secures the door when it is in the closed position Auxiliary hardware items that interfere or prohibit operation are not installed on the door or frame No field modifications to the door assembly have been performed that void the label Gasket and edge seals, where required, are inspected to verify their presence and integrity Fire Door Hardware (A Key Component) Door latches (lock sets), Closers, Coordinators & Flush bolts:
These hardware components usually relate to swing type fire doors (office & corridor), found on your property.
Closers are required to make sure the doors close.
The coordinator is a device found at the header (bar, roller or other) that ensures the doors close in proper order so they latch properly.
The flush bolts (often automatic) are found on the in-active door, and will engage when the active door closes.
Panic Hardware Panic Hardware is usually in the form of a cross bar style configuration, and is designed to allow high volume egress Can be fire rated.
Come in many variations for single or double doors Can be manual or electrified (access control) Can be exit only or designed for two way traffic Can provide high level security & traffic monitoring Comes in various grades of quality & durability
Panic Hardware Various Types of Roll-Up Doors This category covers most warehouse overhead doors including:
Overhead Coiling (Rolling Steel) Sectional Doors (similar to your garage door) Vertical Lift Doors (counter weight) Rolling Grilles (think Mall & Parking Structures) Vertical and Horizontal Fire Doors Any Many Others
Rolling Steel Fire Doors: Drop Testing and Annual Follow-Up
General This Technical Data Sheet provides facility managers with guidelines for evaluation of rolling fire doors designed and tested to provide the automatic closing fire protection indicated on the fire door label. The automatic closing of the door must be tested at the time the door is installed, and the door shall be inspected and tested not less than annually as required by NFPA 80. The doors must be checked regularly for conditions that may affect the operation of the door. DASMA recommends that the following procedures be observed: Inspection Inspect fire doors for damage to guides, curtain and end locks, bottom bar, hood and operating mechanism. Refer to DASMA Technical Data Sheet #270 (Recommended Rolling Door Maintenance Practice) Refer to NFPA 80 (Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives) Ensure that the doors operating mechanisms, fuse links and release chain/cable are not painted, coated with dust or grease, and/or covered with debris.
Open and close the door to inspect for any indications of damaged parts. Remove flammable substances on each side of the firewall opening near the fire door. Drop Test Have a trained door systems technician perform an inspection and drop test of all fire door automatic closing features. Establish a contract with the door service provider regarding the cost of the inspection and drop test. Fire door deficiencies identified during the pre-drop test inspection should be corrected before the drop test. The drop test contract should acknowledge the fact that components may fail during the drop test that are not the fault of the service provider and are not included in the cost of the drop test. Document the drop test with the attached Drop Test Form. When subjected to drop testing; the door must close completely and rest on the sill. NFPA 80 states that the average closing speed must not exceed 24 inches per second and must be at least 6 inches per second. The door must be drop tested twice once to verify proper operation and full closure, and a second time to verify that the automatic closing device was properly reset. Vertical Fire Door Services Service & Repair of most All Types of Doors Sales, Consultation & Installation 24 Hour Emergency Service Free Estimates & Budget Pricing Top Notch Customer Service High Quality Workmanship Sincerely, Friendly Communication Keeping your budget in mind! Budget Pricing:
We understand that, as property managers, sometimes you just need pricing on various tentative projects so you can get them in the budget for the following year we can help. If you do need budget pricing, just let us know the proposed time frame so we can adjust for any possible increase in material pricing. Regular Scheduled Maintenance Saves Money Fire Doors Must Be Properly Maintained & Functional Fire Doors Must Close & Latch in an Emergency Fire Doors Must Be Labeled
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Architectural Integrity: We take pride in helping our customers maintain the high architectural integrity of each building