Fire Door Maintenance Guide

A GUIDE TO
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For more than 70 years, CS Our high performance Acrovyn

Fire Door range, which can be
has been a renowned global
supplied under BM TRADA Q-Mark
manufacturer and supplier certification, has been installed in
of specialist interior and commercial and public buildings –
exterior building products. including healthcare and educational
establishments – requiring a severe
duty, reliable doorset solution for
high traffic areas.
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This guide provided by Construction Specialties (UK) Ltd. 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.
Introduction
Fire doors are a critical safety The locations and ratings for fire
doors for means of escape are given
feature of any building in
in relevant guidance under building
which people work or visit, regulations in the UK and applicable
as they offer resistance to design standards such as BS 9991
the spread of fire and smoke, and BS 9999 founded on risk-based
design considerations. In more
limiting its effect whilst
complex buildings, designs may be
allowing enough time for based on fire safety engineering
occupants to evacuate to a approaches governed by procedures
place of safety. defined in BS 7974.
Source: BS 8214:2016
Fire doors are required to offer two

main functions:
a) maintain any compartmentation

of buildings in order to limit fire-
spread;
b) enable access to protected escape

routes such as corridors, lobbies
and stairways whilst maintaining
fire resistance and limiting smoke
movement.

Testing & Door Markings
A door’s fire performance Fire Door Markings
is tested in accordance Fire doors should always be clearly
with either BS 476-22 or marked with their declared fire
BS EN 1634-1 and marked resistance period immediately post-
manufacture or inspection, or prior to
accordingly.
dispatch.
When tested to the BS 476-22
It’s worth knowing that whilst some
standard such doors are marked by
marking systems are controlled
the prefix FD, followed by its minutes-
as part of third-party certification
based resistance rating.
schemes, some others are purely
Therefore, a door marked FD 30 can identification in their own right and
resist integrity failure for 30 minutes. don’t imply such certification.
When tested to BS EN 1634-1 For further information on fire door

standard and classified in accordance markings refer to page 6 of the BSI
with BS EN 13501-2, doors are Standards Publication: BS 8214:2016.
identified by the prefix E followed
by the integrity rating expressed in
Note:
minutes e.g. E 60.
For an overview of most popular
Restriction of ‘Cold’ Smoke Spread UKAS accredited third-party
As well as providing fire resistance, certification schemes see p. 13-15
legislation requires certain doors of this guide.
to limit the spread of ambient Some fire doors, especially those
temperature ‘cold’ smoke. These tested to old standards, can
doors are identified by the suffix ‘S’ sometimes be difficult to identify.
when tested in accordance with BS For some tips on how to spot those
476-31.1, e.g. FD 30S, and suffix ‘Sa’ fire doors see ‘Risk Assessment
when tested in accordance with BS Considerations Timber Fire Doors’
EN 1634-3 and classified under BS EN by ASDMA, available for download
13501-2, e.g. FD 30Sa. from www.asdma.com

Regulatory Reform
(Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO)
The current legislation, which Under the RRFSO the “Responsible In order to comply with RRFSO Useful reading on the RRFSO:
Person” for each premises is required requirements, a fire risk assessment
came into force in October Fire safety law and guidance documents for business
to carry out an assessment of the must be completed together with
2006, puts the responsibility www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-
risks from fire and then take steps to providing an efficient and effective
communities-and-local-government/series/fire-safety-law-and-
for the fire safety of reduce or remove that risk. recording system to ensure that
guidance-documents-for-business
properties under the control regular checks are made on fire
prevention assets such as fire alarms RRFSO Legislation Document:
of building owners and
and fire resisting doors, as well as www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents/made
managers. providing training to staff and visitors
of the building. Health & Safety Executive
www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/fire.htm
DDA Fire Ltd.

www.ddafire.co.uk/Regulatory_Reform_Order.htm

Fire Door Maintenance
According to BS 8214:2016 Due to being positioned in corridors
and areas of heavy footfall, doors are
‘Timber-based fire door
susceptible to damage, and excessive
assemblies - Code of practice’, wear and tear resulting from repeated
Fire Doors need to provide a operation. Deterioration can take two
similar level of fire resistance main forms:
as building elements such a) damage to the leaf or the
as walls or floors, and components making up the door
are evaluated under the assembly;
same stringent tests and b) wear in the door hardware, or a
procedures. reduction in the performance of
fixings, causing the door to fail to
self-close, leading to a breach of
the fire barrier.
Regular inspection and maintenance

is therefore vital to uphold the
necessary fire resistance.
Note:
The risk assessment and the amount of traffic the doorway is subject to
will determine the frequency of maintenance checks.
A good routine to get into for checking fire doors on your premises
could be:
• Weekly inspection for high usage doors, such as those in busy

routes with hundreds of openings per day
• Monthly check for doors in traffic routes, main entrances and

corridor doors
• Annual check for office or plant room service risers etc.

Fire Door Inspection
Regular fire door inspection An inspection should cover any
damage (whether superficial or
and maintenance is essential
structural), or deformation to all door
to Building Regulations assembly elements, including door
compliance and occupant leaves, door frames, hardware, glazing
safety. Both tasks should be and seals. All defects and damage
should be noted against the relevant
undertaken by a competent
door along with a suggested repair
person. and when it will be carried out.
At the back of the guide we have

included a Fire Door inspection
checklist and a couple of useful
tables to help you keep track of your
checks, maintenance and remedies.
Information relating to assigning

assessors or inspection training is
available online via the Fire Door
Inspection Scheme: www.fdis.co.uk
Note:
Ensure individual door components are marked with their fire rating
credentials, and keep that mark throughout the lifecycle of the door,
as they can be an aid to the correct replacement of those components
when necessary.

Door Leaves and Door Frames
Fire door repairs should BS 8214:2016 stipulates that when Operating and threshold gaps Note:
any other damage is detected, the
generally be avoided, except When installed, fire doors should If one double door leaf is
complete door leaf or frame should
for minor ones, which have an equal and even gap across damaged, both should be
be replaced. The replacement
replaced with a new matching
should be carried out by a should provide the same level of fire the head, down both jambs and at
meeting edges, typically between pair.
competent person, and with resistance as the damaged door.
2-4mm. These operating gaps should
the door manufacturer’s Any difference in construction
If intumescent fire seals are fitted in be maintained throughout the door’s
between leaves could result
approval to ensure fire the original door frame, the new door lifecycle.
in different movement when
integrity isn’t compromised. should be compatible with them.
exposed to fire and severely
The same applies to under door
Doors that are normally kept locked threshold gaps, which need to reduce a door’s fire integrity.
should be inspected whilst open. be maintained at a size defined
within manufacturer’s installation
instructions for the particular door
design.

Onsite Decoration
Fire door leaves are not Care should be taken however not to Impact Resistant Solution
overpaint smoke-only seals, or smoke
generally required to offer a An alternative longer-term, damage-
element of combined intumescent
specific surface spread-of- fire and smoke seals. preventative solution is available via
flame barrier, thus allowing CS’ Acrovyn® door protection range,
Intumescent fire-only seals can be including door edge protection,
them to be re-decorated.
overpainted, but this should be door cladding, kick and push plates,
limited to a maximum of five coats and door frame protection. Each
(or a maximum 0.5mm thickness of impact-resistant solution is designed
paint/lacquer layer) to reduce the risk to extend a door’s lifecycle, thus
of the seal becoming ineffective. reducing maintenance and repair
costs.
Specialist advice should also
be sought before overpainting Visit: www.c-sgroup.co.uk/
any glazing beads which would products/acrovyn-impact-
have originally been treated with resistant-doors
intumescent paint.

Intumescent Seals &
Cold Smoke Seals
Three types of door seal are c) combined intumescent fire and
smoke seals incorporated in one
available for fire and smoke
assembly.
containment:
The seals’ damage or degradation
a) intumescent fire seals designed to could severely impact the door
maintain the integrity of the door assembly’s performance.
assembly;
b) smoke seals to restrict the flow

of smoke before intumescent fire
seals become effective;
Note:
If any part of the seal is missing the entire length should be
immediately replaced.
The replacement seal should be the same size, design and

configuration as the original and fitted as per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Replacement of Door
Hardware and Glazing
Any damaged glass or door
hardware (hinges etc.) should Note:
be replaced like for like Guidance on the specification
and maintenance of building
according to the fire door
hardware for fire doors is
manufacturer’s technical given in the DHF/GAI Code of
information. practice: hardware for fire and
escape doors.
In the case of glass, it is important to www.firecode.org.uk
check with the manufacturer whether
the replacement can be carried out
on site or not.

Product Certification &
Installation Schemes
Further reassurance of
satisfactory performance of a Note:
fire door or doorset, (outside It is important to maintain
any marking/ labelling on
of the British Standard
the door as this is one of the
tests) may be had in the main identifiers for a fire doors
form of third-party product rating and allows for product
certification schemes. traceability.
Third-party certification ensures Third-party certification bodies

consistent production of fire doors or also have lists of certified
doorsets. manufacturers on their website
should you wish to check
UKAS accredited organisations credentials and certificate
operating assessment and numbers.
certification schemes in the UK
include:
• BM TRADA Q-Mark
Certification
• Certifire
• IFC Certification Ltd.
• BRE Global (incorporating

LPCB)
• BlueSky Certification

P R O D U C T C E R T I F I C AT I O N &
I N S TA L L AT I O N S C H E M E S
BM TRADA Q-Mark
CS Acrovyn Fire Doors
Part of Element, a global have been fire tested
independent provider of under the Q-Mark scheme
testing, inspection and to BS 476-22:1987.
certification services, BM
Trada operates Q-Mark Acrovyn Fire Doors can be fitted with the following Q-Mark
certification schemes for plugs carrying our unique identification number 702:
fire door manufacturers, 30 min 60 min

installers and fire door Approved door.
maintenance. Intumescent not yet
fitted.
Certified fire doors are identifiable
by plugs fitted in the door leaves Approved door. * *
and frames, carrying a unique Intumescent in door
factory fitted.
identification number facilitating
traceability of the manufacturer.
Further details on Q-Mark schemes,

and lists of certified manufacturers Approved factory fitted
glazing.
and installers can be found on:
www.bmtrada.com
* When fixed to frame = Approved frame to match door.
All intumescent to door and frame fitted
www.c-sgroup.co.uk/products/acrovyn-impact-
resistant-doors/

P R O D U C T C E R T I F I C AT I O N & I N S TA L L AT I O N S C H E M E S
Certifire IFC Certification Ltd.

Operated and managed by IFC Certification Ltd offers
Warringtonfire (now part of both wood and steel fire door
Element), Certifire is a well certification against the test
recognised, independent requirements of British and
third-party accreditation European standards.
scheme for a wide range of
The company also runs Installer
products and systems. Certification Schemes, a Fire Risk
Assessment Certification Scheme and
The company provides doorset
offers Site Inspection Services.
and door hardware fire testing to
British, European and international For further details, see IFC
standards. Certification Ltd. website:
www.ifccertification.com
For further information visit:
www.warringtonfire.com

P R O D U C T C E R T I F I C AT I O N & I N S TA L L AT I O N S C H E M E S
Loss Prevention
Certification Board (LPCB) BlueSky Certification
LPCB is the approval brand This UKAS accredited
of BRE Global, offering third- certification body runs a
party certification for fire and fire door scheme designed
to verify that the products
security products, services
are manufactured to the
and companies.
specification that was initially
The list of LPCB approved products tested, to ensure reliable
and services is compiled in The Red performance in the case of
Book, a useful reference point for
specifiers and end users.
fire.
For further details and a list of current
For the most up-to-date list visit:
scheme members see:
www.redbooklive.com/browse
www.blueskycert.com/bluesky-
or download a Red Book App for
schemes
Apple, Android or Windows.
Fire Door Observation
Checklist
On this page you will find Door Fully Closing Take appropriate action as on both sides of the leaf? No - remedial work or
necessary, including reporting No - requires immediate action replacement is needed
some useful observations Does the fire door fully close to maintenance as a priority
that should be made for & shut tight by use of its own repair Door Hinges Are door leaves sitting against
self closing device? the door stop? (i.e. not
each of the fire doors in Are the hinges in good
No - remedial work is needed Door Seals distorted)
your facility. This list is not condition? (missing screws? No - requires replacing
exhaustive, and should not Does the fire door slam shut Are the intumescent and/ leaking oil?)
with force? or cold smoke seals in good No - requires immediate action Door Frame
be used as a substitute to any
Yes - Self closing device condition, not missing or
recommendations from the requires adjustment to dampen damaged? Door Hold Open Devices Is the door frame firmly
Local Fire and Rescue Service the closing action If damaged or missing must attached to the wall?
Electromagnetic hold open No - remedial work is needed
and/or Building Control be replaced with like for like
not working - units hanging
Door Closer Operation (contact the door manufacturer
Authorities, but is a good off door or walls etc. Are operating gaps between
if type not known)
place to start: Has the door closing arm been Yes - requires immediate repair door leaves and door frame
separated from the frame? Glazing in Door less than 4mm? Is the under
Yes - Reaffix Is something wedging the door threshold gap consistent
Is the glazing in the fire door door open? and not impeding door
Is there any oil leaking from loose, does it rattle or is it Yes - remove obstruction, only operation?
the door’s self closing device broken? an approved device complying No - requires immediate action
Yes - New closing device Yes - requires replacing, contact with BS 5839 may hold open a
required manufacturer to determine fire door. Door Signage
whether it can be done on site
Door Handles Door Leaves Is the door marked clearly
Are the Vision Panels in the with appropriate signage?
Are the door handles Are door leaves in good No - re-affix correct signage
door clear and unobstructed
functioning correctly? condition? Are they free from
to provide safety to door users
Are they loose or missing? damage?

Useful Documents for
Logging Maintenance
Example Door Check Record Sheet
DATE DOOR IDENTIFICATION FAULTS & REMEDIAL ACTION NAME & SIGNATURE
NUMBER
Leaking oil from overhead door closer - Maintenance Request J Bloggs
24/06/19 G/2
submitted 28 June Ref: 12345 J BLOGGS
Intumescent strip missing from edge of door - Maintenance Request J Bloggs
24/06/19 1/4
submitted 28 June Ref: 12346 J BLOGGS
Example Fire Door Register
DOOR SMOKE SEAL / SINGLE OR DOOR

DOOR DOOR
LOCATION RESISTANCE INTUMESCENT DOUBLE HOLD OPEN GLAZING
NO: CLOSURE
(MINS) STRIPS SWING MECHANISM
S/S = Yes Floor
G/1 Ground Floor corridor o/s Room G06 30 Double Swing No Yes
I/S = Yes Closure
S/S = No Yes
1/2 First Floor Corridor to Lab 123 30 Single Swing Over Head Yes
I/S = Yes (electromagnetic)

Acrovyn® Doors and Useful Reading
Door Protection and References
Acrovyn® fire doors are the ideal Acrovyn® door protection can BS 8214:2016, Timber-based fire door assemblies -
safety solution for high traffic be applied in strategic areas to Code of practice
areas where damage is regular and significantly extend a standard
significant. Impact resistant, with door’s lifespan. The range includes BS 9999:2017, Fire safety in the design,
a wide range of cladding, frame, edge protection, door cladding, management and use of buildings. Code of practice
glazing and beading options, kick and push plates, and door
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. London:
Acrovyn® 30-minute and 60-minute frame protection. Available in
The Stationery Office.
fire doors can be supplied under a range of options and colours,
BM TRADA Q-Mark certification, each solution presents a simple, The Building Regulations 2000 – Approved
guaranteeing their quality and cost-effective solution to repairing document B – Volume 2: Fire safety – Buildings
reliability. and safeguarding doors without other than dwellings. London: The Stationery Office,
compromise to their function. 2019 edition.
Visit: www.c-sgroup.co.uk/ Department for Communities and Local

products/acrovyn-impact- Government; Series of documents on: Fire
resistant-doors safety – Risk assessment London: www.gov.uk/
government/collections/fire-safety-law-and-
guidance-documents-for-business

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A GUIDE TO

For more than 70 years, CS Our high performance Acrovyn

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Fire doors are required to offer two

a) maintain any compartmentation

b) enable access to protected escape

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When tested to BS EN 1634-1 For further information on fire door

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DDA Fire Ltd.

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Regular inspection and maintenance

• Weekly inspection for high usage doors, such as those in busy

• Monthly check for doors in traffic routes, main entrances and

• Annual check for office or plant room service risers etc.

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At the back of the guide we have

Information relating to assigning

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b) smoke seals to restrict the flow

The replacement seal should be the same size, design and

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Third-party certification ensures Third-party certification bodies

• IFC Certification Ltd.

• BRE Global (incorporating

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fire door manufacturers, 30 min 60 min

Further details on Q-Mark schemes,

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Certifire IFC Certification Ltd.

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Example Fire Door Register

DOOR SMOKE SEAL / SINGLE OR DOOR

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Visit: www.c-sgroup.co.uk/ Department for Communities and Local

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