Fire Door Gap Measuring Tool Uk

Dgg the door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon.

Fire door gap measuring tool uk. 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. Organisation name job title number of gap testers required 1 3 5. You can measure the gap with a simple gap gauge. Safelincs provides gap gauges free of charge on request.

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. Our fire door gap gauge is a handy tool designed for easy use thanks to the clearly marked dark blue recommended door gap area. 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. Full name first name last name.

Around and under swinging fire doors are within nfpa 80 s specifications. Bwf fire door alliance gap testers. Clearance requirements are the most recognized issue for fire door non compliance. Tape measures and rulers are not efficient or practical tools for measuring door gap dimensions.

Pre stamped measurements make door inspections easier. It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007. Our fire door gap gauge is a handy tool designed for easy use thanks to the clearly marked dark blue recommended door gap area. 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.

The bwf fire door alliance produces gap testers to support fire door checks. The best method for measuring door gap dimensions is to use a tool of the appropriate thickness that can be inserted between the door frame and door the door. 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.