Hinge for Fire-Resisting Doors（2）

To ensure the quality of fire doors, the selection of hardware accessories is also an important link. Since fire doors are special for fire protection, their accessories must of course also be special for fire protection, so the selection of fire door hardware accessories must be strict. Reasonable installation, proper management, and use in place are directly related to the fire protection effect of the fire door.

 

In order for fire door hinges to function properly at critical moments, the installation of fire door hinges must meet the requirements. We analyze from the following points:

1. Environmental location, size and configuration requirements of fire rated doors

2. Required items for installing fire door hinges

 

1.       Environmental location, size and configuration requirements of fire rated doors

The strength and features must be correct for the size of door and mass to which it is to be fitted, bearing in mind:

• the application of the door (main entrance, toilet lobby, duct door),

• position of door stop if being used (position on floor or wall in relation to width of door)

• whether subject to factors such as heavy traffic use, abusive treatment

• whether or not a door closer is being used (with or without back check)

• size (height and width) and mass (weight) of the door number and position of hinges

• whether the door is on an accessible route

 

 

2.       Required items for installing fire door hinges

2-1.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the intended purpose, by inclusion in satisfactory fire test to BS EN 1634-1 or BS EN 1634-2, on a type of door assembly and configuration in which it is proposed to be used. An approved third party certification or testing body should provide this evidence.

 

 

2-2.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the For timber doors and frames, fixing screws should be not less than size No.8 (3.8 mm) and not less than 30 mm in length. For steel doors the dimensions may vary according to the method of fixing in accordance with their individual test report.

2-3.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the Hinges for use on final exit escape doors should have a corrosion resistance of not less than Grade 3 of BS EN 1670.

 

2-4.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the CE Marked hinges should be marked according to clause ZA.3 of BS EN 1935.

 

2-5.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the A regular program of maintenance must be undertaken to ensure that the correct operational performance of the hinge is maintained for the life of the building.

 

2-6.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the Rising butt hinges are NOT recommended for use on fire-resisting doors.

 

2-7.When the hinge used on fire-resisting doors the product must have demonstrated its ability to be suitable for the spring hinges are NOT recommended for use on fire-resisting doors.

 

Since the fire door is special for fire protection, the hardware accessories of the fire door must also meet the standards and pass the test to make the fire door function normally. 

D & D‘s Fire-rated hinge is made of Grade 304/316 stainless steel. It meets UL and CE test requirements, suitable for education, healthcare, and hospitality, residential and commercial applications. A professional team can provide a complete hardware matching solution.

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