SPC Fire Door Checklist

• Fire Door Checklist

Fire Door Checklist

Label

• Has the fire door got a BWF-CERTIFIRE and Doorset Scheme label on the top edge?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Door Leaf

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

  Yes

  No

• 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 and holes?

  Yes

  No

• Further action

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?

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Intumescent & Smoke 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 free from damage and paint?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• If fitted are the smoke seals continuous around the frame or door leaf?

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Hinges

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

  Yes

  No

• Are all the screws the correct size?

  Yes

  No

• Are the hinges free of metal fragments and oil leakage? (These are signs of wear)

  Yes

  No

• Are the hinges free from non-combustible packing?

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Door Closing Device

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

  Yes

  No

• Is the closer securely 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

• If hold-open device is used, is it electronically released?

  Yes

  No

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

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Lock & Latch

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

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

Glazing & 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 door, is the glass safety glass?

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

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 (3mm if smoke seals are fitted) or less when the door is closed?

  Yes

  No

• Is the door leaf is fitted with a threshold seal, does the seal make contact with the floor covering when the door is closed?

  Yes

  No

• Further Action

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