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bigpub  
#1 Posted : 07 March 2019 11:21:43(UTC)
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bigpub

What are the minimum required distances of hinges for a fire door?

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Dave5705  
#2 Posted : 07 March 2019 12:43:28(UTC)
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Dave5705

150mm from the top

centre

250mm from the bottom
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SNS  
#3 Posted : 07 March 2019 23:36:19(UTC)
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SNS

It depends on the 'as tested' certification.

All Fire Doors should have at least 3 hinges, Heavier doors may have the 'third' hinge around 200mm below the top hinge, really heavy doors 4 hinges.

Check the doorset installation instructions.
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