Fire Rated Door Plugs

Hi tomlon many doors have the old colour coded plugs and you are right they enable identification as to the fire rating and whether it is necessary to fit intumescent seals some doors have them already fitted concealed behind the lippings at the vertical edges.

Fire rated door plugs.

The scheme is designed to ensure that fire doorsets are being installed correctly in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions or appropriate guidelines. As tom says refer to the plug colour codes chart. It has been tested per the requirements of nfpa 252 ul10b ul10c and can s104. The door panel and frame are both made from galvanneal steel to secure and protect your home or building.

Fire door solutions also stocks a product for use on fire rated hollow metal doors fire door thru bolts. The frame is compatible with walls that have a thickness of 4 7 8 in. The door and frame assembly is fire rated with a 1 1 2 hours fire rating. Fire door assemblies where a fire door leaf is installed together with a new frame constructed by an installer from loose timber can only be a nominal fire door and again it is the installer s responsibility to ensure that all components are suitable and that the frame matches the guidance from the fire door manufacturer.

Worryingly the fire door inspection scheme fdis recently highlighted that three quarters of all fire doors inspected in 2019 were condemned as not fit for purpose. The fire door identification plugs signify. Timber doors that have achieved third party certification from bm trada feature colour coded fire door plugs giving specifiers and building owners a way of identifying that the door is certified. The q mark fire door installation scheme is based on training an individual who takes responsibility for the training and work carried out by several operatives.

If you own a commercial or non domestic property there are strict regulations and guidelines to follow ensuring the doors can withstand certain heats. Fire rated door annual inspection. Period of fire resistance i e. And can be used with new masonry and drywall construction when the wall is being built.

They are available in 1 4 or 1 2 diameter for doors 1 3. In the united states nfpa 80 2019 5 2 4 requires that fire rated doors be inspected each year to confirm that the door is in good condition and that all of the required components work as required. Fire door identification plugs. Most manufacturers use labels rather than plugs now but my understanding is that a green core within a coloured plug demotes that intumescent strip has already been fitted to the fire door possibly beneath the lippings check the top edge of the door and you may be able to see the ends of the strips.

Fd30 fd60 fd90 or fd120.