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Jez@IIA  
#1 Posted : 29 July 2015 17:46:06(UTC)
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Jez@IIA
Hi All, Looking to verify some points 1 - Can a door be a fire door if it hasn't got an intumescent strip either on the door or frame. 2 - Will retro fitting the said strips satisfy the powers that be - providing everything else is in place ( hinges, close fit etc.) all help welcomed. please.
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DP  
#2 Posted : 29 July 2015 19:27:00(UTC)
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DP
good question for the fire experts - some inspecting officers will ok FD's without stripes with a minimum of 25mm rebates (dependent on the date of the build also). mssy?????
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Safety Man 1  
#3 Posted : 29 July 2015 20:16:26(UTC)
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Safety Man 1
What kind of door is it: Does it fit the frame without any gaps Needs smoke or intumescent deals to prevent passage of combustible materials. Has it got a self closing device Has it got a sign at eye level informing people to close the door. Has it got a colour coded identification label Is there a glass panel which would need Georgian wire or insulated glass Does it open in the direction of travel Etc
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Jez@IIA  
#4 Posted : 29 July 2015 20:43:24(UTC)
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Jez@IIA
safety man 1 - It has all the necessary characteristics for a fire door except strips and blue disc.. are you saying by law or in your expert opinion the door needs the int. strips.. to be a fire door?? thanks so far though..
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toe  
#5 Posted : 29 July 2015 21:23:37(UTC)
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toe
1- Yes it can 2 - Maybe (what is the meaning of retro fitting?) There are lots of things to consider here, too may questions to ask. Point to note: If the door is located in sleeping accommodation then it must at least have smoke seals or smoke and heat seals fitted.
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mssy  
#6 Posted : 30 July 2015 05:40:43(UTC)
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mssy
Yes a door can be upgraded, but care needs to be taken to ensure the door AND frame are suitable. I would also exercise caution if using the fire door on a room containing a high risk or one where it protects vulnerable persons - including those sleeping. I am off to work so I am tight for time, but have a look here (half way down) for some info on nominal fire doors & upgrading. There's some links for further info too on this excellent website http://www.firesafe.org.uk/fire-doors/ Good luck
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