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» FIRE DOOR SAFETY WEEK reiterated the importance of the responsibility for specifiers , contractors and building owners in ensuring that fire doors meet current fire regulations and legislation .
Areas that deliver fire door suitability are the initial specification of products , correct installation of the door set / assembly , and periodic fire door inspection .
At Carlisle Brass our Specification Team can support customers with Ironmongery Scheduling – offering our customers quality ironmongery schedules written by our experienced GAI qualified team . Our team will work with you to put together a full specification for both commercial and domestic projects .
As well as technical support – whether it ’ s on-site assistance you need to help with the specification and approval of samples or remote support with product enquiries , testing / accreditation documents and even installation and maintenance advice , our team are her to help . Best of all it ’ s completely free of charge to all our customers .
This all comes from the knowledge of four GAI Qualified Diploma holders in the team and two working towards diploma level .
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An issue specifiers face is selecting door hardware from different manufacturers that will be compatible with one another , whilst carrying fire evidence to suit the type of door and frame combination that they are being installed .
Warringtonfire Certifire is a 3rd party accreditation scheme that helps a specifier obtain a scope of approval for any product that is listed within Certifire certification .
There are restrictions that highlight what type of door and frames that can be used , along with any fire protection product to protect the door / frame integrity where door hardware has been installed , ie , intumescent kits behind hinge leaves , and around locks , letterplate assemblies etc .
Correct installation of a door set / assembly and regular maintenance is essential for any door , but critical for a fire door . It is imperative that care and maintenance of fire doors is conducted regularly .
Fire door inspections are necessary for highlighting any potential issues and / or remedial works that may be required .
A common misconception during fire door inspections is that any hinge showing a blackened congealed mass on the knuckle is deemed to have failed .
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In most instances , this is factually incorrect . The mass is the result of the hinges not being cleaned , and dust has landed on residual engineering grease . Through time , more dust particles will stick to the other particles and will spread .
Residual engineering grease on a ball bearing type hinge is entirely normal , and it is not a sign of the hinge failing .
The engineering grease is not present to lubricate the bearings , merely to allow ease of insertion of the pin within the knuckle during assembly . At the meeting points at each knuckle joint in this type of hinge , it is natural that the engineering grease may work into the meeting surfaces , and when dust attaches to the grease , the dust will take on a blackened hue , but this can be wiped clean .
What appears like a mass seepage is the result of dust particles in the atmosphere attaching to the grease within the knuckle bearing / meeting surfaces – through time , additional dust particles will stick to the original particles .
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The dust particles absorb the moisture from the engineering grease , and this is what gives the illusion of a large amount of grease seepage .
The appearance of the engineering grease in no way affects the operational performance , or the hinges ’ ability to hold the door into the frame , as required on a fire door , however , it looks terrible .
We pride ourselves on providing many different types of cylinder locks . In our range you will have access to enhanced security of our double cylinder locks to the keyless convenience of our cylinder and turn options . Our ranges are designed with safety , reliability , and durability in mind .
Our specification team and cylinder workshop will be able to discuss all security queries you may have .
For example , our MPx6 Euro Cylinder and Turn provides a high degree of security , having met the standards identified by the Secured by Design , the UK policed flagship initiative . Features include anti-drill , anti-plug , anti-pick , and antibump . Fire door rated , certified to British / European standards ( BS EN 1303 ), and carries the Security Standard Kitemark .
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