Where should the hinges go on a fire door?
Spacing of fire door hinges – the top hinge must be 120-180mm down from the head of the door to the top of the hinge; the bottom hinge must be 200-250mm up from the foot of the door to the bottom of the hinge; the middle hinge(s) must be either equal distance between the top and bottom hinge, or 200-250mm below the top …
Do fire doors need to be installed by a certified installer?
For fire doors to be an effective method of protection, they have to be not only carefully made but also fitted correctly. However, there is no formal requirement for people who install fire doors to have any particular qualification or accreditation, so anybody – in theory – can take on the task.
Are fire doors thicker than normal?
Fire doors are typically solid core construction using solid wood to make the bulk of the door. Because of their makeup, they are heavy and they are thick too, averaging 10mm thicker than regular internal doors.
Should a fire door have 3 hinges?
Fire Regulations require fire doors to be fitted with 3 hinges (which must be 4 inch fire certified hinges). For doors over 2200mm tall, then four hinges can be used to prevent warping.
Can I fit a fire door myself?
An incorrectly installed fire door may provide only 5-10 minutes of protection for the surrounding rooms. Correct installation is essential, so you should not attempt to install a fire door yourself, rather you should get a professional to install and test the door for you.
Can you fit a fire door to an existing frame?
Fitting new fire doors into existing frames is risky because the existing frame may not be fit for purpose or compatible with the certification of the new fire door leaf.
Can I fit my own fire door?
Any individual installing a fire door should be fully trained and competent to do so. Look for a label or a plug to show that the door is certificated and check the instructions/certificate supplied.
Do fire doors come with a certificate?
They will provide certificates free of charge.
How thick is a 30 minute fire door?
44/45mm
FD30 (30 minutes) fire doors are usually 44/45mm thick, as opposed to the standard door thickness of 35/40 mm, FD60 (60 minute) fire doors most commonly used in commercial settings are normally 54mm thick.