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Fire doors are increasingly assessed as complete systems, not individual products.
Frames, hardware, glazing and installation all contribute to fire door performance.
Not every fire door with a certification label is automatically compliant today.
The installation, maintenance, hardware and modifications all affect whether a fire door remains fit for purpose.
A fire door is only as strong as its weakest component.
Replacing hinges, closers or seals with unapproved alternatives can affect performance.
A fire door that fails to self- close may no longer perform as intended during a fire.
Self-closing is a critical fire door function—if a door fails to close properly, it may not provide the intended fire and smoke protection.
Many fire door failures discovered during inspections are caused by maintenance issues rather than manufacturing defects.
Many fire door failures identified during inspections are the result of poor maintenance or wear and tear, rather than defects in the door’s original manufacture.
Even a small gap around a fire door can impact its ability to resist smoke spread.
Even small gaps around a fire door can significantly reduce its effectiveness by allowing smoke to spread during a fire.
Smoke inhalation causes more fire-related fatalities than burns.
That’s why smoke control is becoming a major focus alongside fire resistance.
A damaged intumescent seal may compromise a fire door's performance when exposed to heat.
A damaged intumescent seal can reduce a fire door’s effectiveness by preventing it from expanding properly under heat to block fire and smoke.
Fire doors should never be wedged open unless protected by an approved hold-open system.
Fire doors should never be wedged open, as this can prevent them from performing their life-safety function unless they are fitted with an approved hold-open device linked to the fire alarm system.
The most common fire door defects are often hidden in plain sight.
Damaged seals, faulty closers and excessive gaps are frequently missed during day-to-day building checks.
A perfectly manufactured fire door can still fail if installed incorrectly.
Poor installation can prevent a fire door from functioning properly, even when the door itself is manufactured to the correct standard.
Fire door compliance doesn't end once installation is complete.
Ongoing inspections and maintenance are essential throughout the door’s lifespan.
The question is no longer "Was this fire door tested?"
It’s increasingly… “Can you prove this installed fire door remains compliant today?”