To help promote best practice we have a number of downloadable publications covering the correct specification installation and maintenance of fire doors.
Bwf fire door installation guide.
Once the door is fitted ensure the gap between the door frame and threshold is as detailed on the installation instructions.
Third party certification is at the heart of the bwf fire door alliance.
Third party certification means that the fire door manufacturer or processor is audited by an independent third party that checks that the fire door fire doorset is tested appropriately and produced to a consistent standard.
Installation instructions are supplied with all bwf certifire fire doors.
Ensure that the gap between the wall and the frame is filled with.
Bwf approved fire door centres afdcs are also required to undergo yearly audits to ensure they stock the correct components for the doors they supply.
The members of the bwf.
Fire door installation guide.
Maintaining certification the fire door label the bwf fire door alliance certifire label provides traceability through the supply chain ensuring the manufacturer can be contacted if further information on the fire door is required.
Fire doors that are incorrectly installed and fitted with incompatible components invalidate certification and will not provide adequate protection for occupants or the building all fire doors supplied through the fire door alliance are provided with installation instructions that are specific to the product.
The label is located on the top or edge of the doorleaf and should never be damaged.
Quality mangement iso 9001.
Follow the instructions to the letter and use the correct fixings.
The auditor will also look to ensure that the bwf certifire fire door doorset scheme labels and installation instructions are being attached to every door and that records are kept for each door to ensure traceability.
1 the fire door will not perform in the event of a fire causing fire and smoke spread through the building creating danger to the occupants and firefighters.
Detailed guidance on how to install fire doors.
The auditor will also question the trained sales.
The bwf certifire fire door doorset scheme labels and installation instructions are being attached to every door.
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