Guest Ben Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 We have to router the head of the door to fit intumescent strip but this ruins the certificate sticker on the door. So we take pics of it before as evidence. There is no way of moving sticker as when you try to take it off it just breaks up. And can we cut head of door to fit out of level frame head to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil ashdown Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 HI Ben, Answers based on my knowledge and experience, below: Q: We have to router the head of the door to fit intumescent strip but this ruins the certificate sticker on the door. So we take pics of it before as evidence? A: YES in accordance with the certification data sheet for the fire door leaf and keep a record of the work done and the door's certification. Q: And can we cut head of door to fit out of level frame head too? A: Only if the certification data sheet for the fire door leaf permits. PS. You can find the certification data sheet from the certification number on the 'certificate sticker'. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Damaging labels is why it's preferred to put the seals in the frame and not the door, solves your problem - fire door frames often have the channels pre-cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ben Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Going into old fire door frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil ashdown Posted May 5, 2020 Report Share Posted May 5, 2020 13 hours ago, AnthonyB said: Damaging labels is why it's preferred to put the seals in the frame and not the door, solves your problem - fire door frames often have the channels pre-cut. Good advice! Although it seems Ben is installing the door leaf to an existing frame, hence the head problem. Best practice is always to install a complete new fire door assembly or fire door-set because using an existing door frame means you will carry forward any door frame defects such as: > Has the gap between the frame and the wall been sealed correctly? > Do the hinge positions and lock positions suit the installation requirements for the new fire door leaf? > Does the frame sectional size and material suit the installation requirements new fire door leaf? > Can the door leaf and door frame be aligned correctly? > Is the frame adequately fixed to the wall? Consult BS 8214:2016 Timber-based fire doors Code of practice for information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.