Fire Door Maintenance British Standard

In addition to building regulations fire doors may also be required to comply with other codes and standards to meet breeam and the code for sustainable homes criteria as well as procurement requirements for responsible sourcing of materials such as those provided by forest certification and chain of custody required under cpet regulations.

Fire door maintenance british standard.

Methods for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction general principles. Fire door inspection and maintenance. Fire door assemblies represent a life safety product and incorrect installation and maintenance may compromise the ability of the products to perform. 1987 fire tests on building materials and structures.

Bs 8214 now includes updated guidance associated with the sealing between the door assembly and the surrounding structure. Fire doors are engineered products that provide life and property saving functions in the event of fire. Fire doors should be regularly inspected for damage that may prevent the door from performing in the event of a fire. The standard was revised to reflect current practice and standards particularly in relation to fire door installation and maintenance.

This may form part of the risk assessment for the building. Bs 8214 2008 code of practice for fire door assemblies bsi british standards maintenance will be taking place for bsi shop on saturday 19th september 2020 between 08 00 am and 14 00 pm uk time. An important aspect of ensuring fire doors meet the required standard is the fitting of certified door furniture or hardware which is overlooked on many occasions. The updated standard gives recommendations for the specification installation and maintenance of timber based fire doors.

Maintenance of fire doors. Bs 8214 2016 code of practice or fire door assemblies clause 14 decoration. Bsi the business standards company has revised bs 8214 code of practice for fire door assemblies. Any issues should be fixed as soon as possible using compatible correct fire rated components.

All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Construction specialties about us for more than 70 years cs. The following is a list of documents relevant to timber fire doors bs 476. In relation to fire doors bs 5839 can apply to items such as door hold open devices and is the standard by which such items are deemed to be effective.

Should not be used as a substitute for relevant british standards or any other instructions received from the local fire and rescue service and or building control authorities.