In this blog we will be looking at fire rated door hardware. When you have a door which is required to be fire rated it is important that all hardware used on the fire door is also fire rated. There are many things which can be used with fire doors so that these regulations are still met.
Fire Rated Hinges
All hinges used on fire doors must be fire rated to ensure that fire regulations are met. At doorstuff, we sell multiple different types and sizes of fire rated hinges which can be used. All our fire rated hinges can be found on our website here and these hinges are all in compliance with BS EN1365 Grade 13. The hinges are available in different finishes such as BZP, SZP, EBP and BSS depending on your preferences, and multiple sizes are also available. All of our fire rated hinges must be fitted with the intumescent pads, also available on our website.
Door Closers and Floor Springs
Door closers and floor springs are also commonly used with fire doors, especially in non-domestic properties such as hospitals, schools, etc. Though lighter duty door closers can be used in domestic properties with a lower footfall, these are also fire rated.
Fire Signage
Fire signage should be displayed on fire doors in public areas, reminding the public that the doors should be kept shut whilst they are not in use, these signs can read various phrases such as ‘fire door keep shut’, ‘fire door keep locked’ and ‘automatic fire door keep clear’. These are mandatory signs which must be displayed. All signs are supplied in various finishes with matching fixing screws.
Intumescent Fire and Smoke Seals
Intumescent fire and smoke seals should also be used on fire doors. All of our fire and smoke seals are supplied in our default sizing but can be easily cut to size on request, so they are compatible with any door shape and size. We also supply different coloured strips to match the colour of your door frame and camouflage the product as much as possible to promote a productive yet stylish look.
If you require any more information on fire doors or fire door hardware, please do not hesitate to get in touch by phone or e-mail, we will be happy to help.