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Fire Exit Door Audit

  • Fire Exit door Checklist

  • Fire Exit Door

Fire Exit door checklist

  • Is the door furniture secure? I.e. not excessively loose to stop its operation

  • Is the door and its frame in a sound condition?

  • Is signage correct and visible

Door Leaf

  • Does the door leaf sit against the door stop, flush with the frame and is free of distortion?

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

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

Door frame

  • Is the door frame firmly attached to the wall?

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

  • Is the frame to door leaf gap consistently 3mm

Door Closers

  • Are door closers installed?

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

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

  • Is the closer free from damage and not leaking?

  • If unmatched, does the closer hold the door in line with the frame?

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

  • Is a "Maglock" type device installed?

  • Does it dis-engage during the fire alarm test

  • Is it secure and locked in place?

  • Does manual release operate when activated with key?

Hold Open Devices- only electronically powered allowed

  • Does the hold open device release the door when required?

Lock and Latch

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

Glazing and Glassware

  • Glazing and glassware installed?

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

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

  • Is the glass free from damage and cracking?

  • Is the glass clear?

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

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

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