Fire Door Inspection

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Label

• Has the fire door got a BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door Scheme label (below) on the top edge?

  Yes

  No

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• If not, can you confirm that the door is in fact a fire door and has been certificated as such?

  Yes

  No

Door Leaf

• Does the door leaf sit against the door stop and is it free from distortion?

  Yes

  No

• If the door is veneered or lipped, is the glue still holding these products firmly in place?

  Yes

  No

• Is the door free from damage, including dents and holes?

  Yes

  No

Door Frame

• Is the door frame firmly attached to the wall?

  Yes

  No

• If a planted door stop is present, is it firmly attached?

  Yes

  No

• Is the frame to door leaf gap consistently 3mm? (tolerance of +/– 1mm)

  Yes

  No

Intumescent/Smoke/Acoustic Seals

• Are intumescent seals in place? (if not, install immediately)

  Yes

  No

• Are the seals well attached inside the groove in the frame or door leaf?

  Yes

  No

• Are the seals continuous around the frame?

  Yes

  No

• Are the seals free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• If you have a brush or fin type seal, is it free from damage?

  Yes

  No

Hinges

• Are there a minimum of 3 hinges with all the screws fitted?

  Yes

  No

• Are the hinges marked with a CE / UKCA stamp?

  Yes

  No

• Are all the screws the correct size?

  Yes

  No

• Are the hinges free from metal fragments and oil leakage, which are signs of wear?

  Yes

  No

• Are the hinges free from packing?

  Yes

  No

Door Closers

• Open the door to 5 degrees or 75mm. - Does it close and engage with the latch?

  Yes

  No

• Is the closer correctly attached to the door and frame?

  Yes

  No

• Is the closer free from damage and not leaking?

  Yes

  No

• If unlatched, does the closer hold the door in line with the frame and intumescent seal?

  Yes

  No

• If hung in pairs, do they close in line if both opened and released together?

  Yes

  No

Hold Open Devices

• (only electronically powered allowed) - Does the hold open device release the door when required?

  Yes

  No

Lock and Latch

• Does the latch hold the door firmly in place without rattling?

  Yes

  No

Glazing and Glass

• Is the intumescent seal continuous and attached to the glass and bead?

  Yes

  No

• Are the glazing beads well attached to the frame and free from damage?

  Yes

  No

• Is the glass free from damage and cracking?

  Yes

  No

• If the glass has been replaced, is it fire rated glass?

  Yes

  No

• If glazing panels are below 1500mm from the bottom of the door, is the glass safety glass?

  Yes

  No

Threshold Gap

• Is there a consistent gap under the door that allows it to swing without touching the floor covering?

  Yes

  No

• Is the door to floor covering gap consistently 10mm or less when the door is closed?

  Yes

  No

Signage

• If the door has a closer, does the door display the correct signage on both sides?

  Yes

  No

• Check the correct signage has been fitted to the door and is in accordance with BS5499

  Yes

  No

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