Fire Door Gap Gauge Checker Tool, Small and Light, Pocket Fit

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At All Things Inspector, we are experts at developing materials that help construction crews keep up with fire door compliance.

The clearance at the underside of the bottom of a door and non-combustible surface shall not exceed 3/4 ″. Fire doors prevent smoke from spreading throughout your building, preventing injuries from smoke inhalation and burns. Occupants inside of your building can remain safe for a minimum of 30 minutes through the use of regulation fire doors based on the fire door gap. The fire door gap required varies according to the function of the door, however, best practice is to ensure that the gap:Fire door accessories – like any other installation – require proper fitting and maintenance to function as they should. We supply intumescent fire and smoke stop pillows, which are made of a hard-wearing fireproof glass cloth filled with an intumescent chemical.

Grab your gauge, find the size you are looking to confirm and insert the gap gauge under the bottom of the door and take an accurate measurement. Purchasing new or replacement fire doors requires accurate measurements and detailed knowledge on required materials and hardware to ensure compliance with regulations. Fire doors are a vital aspect of fire safety in any building, but they must be installed correctly and in good condition to ensure that occupants and escape routes are protected from the rapid spread of fire and smoke. Step 4– If you still require some assistance we have a couple of how to use a door gap gauge videos that you can watch.Fire door closersThe purpose of a fire door is to compartmentalise different sections of a building and by doing so contain the spread of fires. An overhead door closer – or fire door closer – is a device that ensures that a fire door closes after being opened. Legally, fire doors should remain shut and the installation of fire door closers enforces this requirement.