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Fire Door Seals - 7 Common Problems

Date: 13/07/2022 | Format: Video | Read: 5 mins



1. ID / Function

Fire Door Seals - IDs

No clear outline in the floor plan or paperwork of the door rating and therefore the basic specification required for the seals.




2. Coverage

Fire Door Seals - Coverage

Seals only cover part of the door or are missing completely.

Surface mount seals have been installed over concealed seals.




3. Smoke &/OR Fire

Fire Door Seals - Smoke and or fire

Installed seals don’t have smoke protection even though they are on a smoke rated door.

The door has a mix of fire only and fire & smoke rated seals.




4. Specification

Fire Door Seals - Specification

A mixed rating of seals are installed.

Seals are not suitable for the size, or type of door they are fitted to.

The seal position or size is incorrect.




5. Not a Fire Door

Fire Door Seals - Not a fire door

Intumescent seals fitted to a non-fire door, giving the impression it’s part of the containment area.




6. Drop seals

Fire Door Seals - drop-seals

Drop seals not operating properly due to poor installation or malfunction.




7. Maintenance

Fire Door Seals - Maintenance

Drop seals not operating properly due to poor installation or malfunction.




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