Fire Rated Door Plugs

Worryingly the fire door inspection scheme fdis recently highlighted that three quarters of all fire doors inspected in 2019 were condemned as not fit for purpose.

Fire rated door plugs. Fire door assemblies where a fire door leaf is installed together with a new frame constructed by an installer from loose timber can only be a nominal fire door and again it is the installer s responsibility to ensure that all components are suitable and that the frame matches the guidance from the fire door manufacturer. They are available in 1 4 or 1 2 diameter for doors 1 3. The q mark fire door installation scheme is based on training an individual who takes responsibility for the training and work carried out by several operatives. The scheme is designed to ensure that fire doorsets are being installed correctly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions or appropriate guidelines.

The frame is compatible with stud walls that have a thickness of 4 7 8 in. Fire door solutions also stocks a product for use on fire rated hollow metal doors fire door thru bolts. Timber doors that have achieved third party certification from bm trada feature colour coded fire door plugs giving specifiers and building owners a way of identifying that the door is certified. Simpson offers thousands of choices for fire rated doors including 20 minute fire rated wood doors and mdf doors with fire ratings up to 90 minute.

The plugs are located in the hinge side of the door. The door panel and frame are made from galvanneal steel to ensure a good final paint adhesion. It has been tested per the requirements of nfpa 252 ul10b ul10c and can s104. Below are the combination of plug options that we currently offer under our q mark scope.

Fire door identification plugs. Period of fire resistance i e. And can be used with new masonry or drywall construction when the wall is being built. In the united states nfpa 80 2019 5 2 4 requires that fire rated doors be inspected each year to confirm that the door is in good condition and that all of the required components work as required.

Fire door caulk from fire door solutions is listed by intertek under the warnock hersey mark. Fd30 fd60 fd90 or fd120. And since simpson fire doors have been designed to match other interior doors your fire rated doors will blend seamlessly with all doors in your home. Each colour and code is representative of a certain feature within the door design.

The frame is. The door and frame assembly is fire rated with a 1 1 2 hours rating. If you own a commercial or non domestic property there are strict regulations and guidelines to follow ensuring the doors can withstand certain heats.