Can You Repair A Fire Door

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Can you repair a fire door.

Pro servicing ltd has extensive fire door experience. Yes as with any other life saving product a fire door should be checked regularly to ensure it functions correctly and is ready to use. Any slight alteration to the door or its surroundings can affect the performance of a door. With regard to filling holes in fire door assemblies nfpa 80 2013 states.

Fire door repair technicians are trained to repair door deficiencies first. It has been tested per the requirements of nfpa 252 ul10b ul10c and can s104. So when repairing holes in a fire door always contact the door and frame manufacturer to guarantee that your solution is acceptable. If you are still unsure about repairing or replacing a fire door that has been damaged our expert technicians will evaluate the door and provide the necessary information to help you make an informed decision.

A filler has been successfully tested for use on wood fire doors and can be used to fill holes a maximum of 3 4 in diameter on a wood door rated for up to 90 minutes. Go to nfpa 80 fire doors and fire windows 1999 edition and check out paragraph 15 2 5 4. Under that paragraph you can fill in holes caused by hardware changes by the following methods. 5 5 7 when holes are left in a door or frame due to changes or removal of hardware or plant ons the holes shall be repaired by the following methods.

Replacing a fire door is a costly endeavor especially when there are only small holes located in the door. Adjust or resize the door to ensure frame to door gaps are consistently 3mm 4mm. Fortunately there are two methods to seal small holes caused by the removal of hardware. We are a fdis accredited company and are able to carry out repairs replacements upgrading or replacing non compliant doors.

It should be considered in exactly the same way as testing a smoke alarm or a fire extinguisher. We can order parts or use parts out of your inventory further reducing your cost of repairs. Not replace items unless necessary for compliance to nfpa 80.