A fire door is a door that is utilized as a passive fire protection tool inside structures that is intended to discourage fires from spreading throughout the building. Fire doors are pretty much the only means that can allow people to walk through a wall that is fire resistance rated.

Common Missuses of Non-Rolling Fire Doors that Need to Be Repaired

A common reason of fire door failure is simply improper installation and usage. As an example, sometimes fire doors are propped into the open postion. Another example is when fire doors have carpets that run through them. Running carpet through a fire door will allow fire to spread through the door and thus compromise the integrety of the door. A fire door's certification insignias are both located on the door leaves and the frames of the fire door. It is unwise to remove them or paint over them.

General Frame Repair Rules

1. Repairs should be made to remove defects that interfere with the doors operation immediately. It is important to restores the door to its original approved condition as soon as possible.
2. When repairing a fire door, it is important to use parts that are sourced from the original manufacturer of the door that is undergoing the repairs. If the necessary parts are unavailable from the original maker of the door then it is best to just replace the entire fire door. If the door uses an operator device, that device can sometimes be replaced by a device other then the original manufacturer. However the repair technician installing the device should closely follow the installation instructions in accordance with the local authorities.
3. If during your repairs it is necessary to make modifications to the fire door, you should consult with the door manufacturer and the local regulatory authorities. Typically modifications can only be completed after they are submitted for approval to the local government regulatory authorities. It is not uncommon for there to be a required field inspection of the modifications after they are completed pending approval of the fire door frame repairs.
4. There are two main tests that should be completed to verify the integrity of the Fire Door Repairs. The first is to demonstrate proper mechanical functionality and to verify complete closure. The secondary test is intended to verify proper reseting of the door. The repair technician as well as the building owner should maintain a written record of these test results.
5. The fire door bottom bars should be replaced as part of the fire door frame repairs. These repairs should be consistent with the stipulations indicated in the manufacturers follow up service procedures. As with the above changes these repairs should be done by a qualified and trained fire door repair technition. Much like all fire door parts and frame repairs, the bottom bar should be obtained from the original door manucaturer. Be sure to match the correct part by using the door serial number.
6. For further information regarding fire door frame repairs please consult the manufacturer of your door as well as the local authorities governing your building's fire safety certification rules.