Free Fire Door Gap Tester
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Free fire door gap tester. It also doubles as a beer bottle opener and a 3 tape measure. It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007. We developed the gap testers to help those who carry out inspections to ensure that any gaps are not so big that smoke and fire could travel through the cracks so checking that the fire door is fit for purpose. In general clearance for those allowed gaps are as follows.
1 8 for more detailed gap information refer to nfpa 80 section 6 3 1 7 and section. The gaps between a fire door and its frame need to be 2 to 4mm in width to ensure that both the door can close smoothly and that the fire cannot spread through the gap of the fire door. Use this card to assess the gap between the door leaf and the frame to check that your fire doors are fire safe. Pre stamped measurements make door inspections easier.
Under the bottom of a door. The bwf fire door alliance produces gap testers to support fire door checks. The fire door gap gauge is an easy to use pocket sized tool that fits on almost any keychain that way you have it when you need it. Full name first name last name.
Organisation name job title number of gap testers required 1 3 5. Bwf fire door alliance gap testers. In the development of our crown fire door products we purchased wood fire doors made specifically with excessive clearances then applied our fire door stop to the doors for testing. The fire door gap gauge the fire door gap gauge is a must have tool for building inspectors iors fire marshals and ahjs for inspection of non rated and rated fire doors in warehouses office buildings hospitals and residential high rises.
1 8 meeting edges for a pair of doors. Contains information on maximum gap allowances for different types of fire doors. Our fire door gap gauge is a handy tool designed for easy use thanks to the clearly marked dark blue recommended door gap area. Dgg the door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon.
My free ventro fire door gap tester simply fill out the form below with your details and how many gap testers you require for your team. It also doubles as a beer bottle opener and a 3 tape measure. If in doubt contact the door manufacturer for further advice technical support t.