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Remember your annual fire doors inspections! Per NFPA 80, for swinging fire doors, the visual inspection and operational testing must include verification of the following 11 items: 1.    There are no open holes or breaks present on surfaces. 2.    Glazing is intact and in place. 3.    Doors, frame, and hardware are secured and in working order. 4.    Parts are not missing or broken. 5.    Door clearances are within required specifications. 6.    Self-closing devices are operational. 7.    Door coordinator (if installed) functions correctly. 8.    Latching hardware secures the door when it is closed 9.    Auxiliary hardware does not interfere with door or frame. 10. Field modifications have not been made that void the label. 11. Gasketing and seals are in place, where required. Lyman Code Consulting. Simplify Your Life Safety #asc #lifesafety #healthcare

“Designers must satisfy themselves that the system they are specifying has the right form of fire test evidence or an assessment based on dual direction fire testing to ensure that it can meet compartmentation requirements.” Peter Long MIConstM, Fire & Certifications outlines the importance of accurate dual direction fire test evidence and assessment to ensure designers are specifying products for the highest level of fire safety. https://lnkd.in/eY3An9m5 #FireRatedDoors #DualDirectionFireTesting #GlassDoors

🚨 Critical Findings: Non-Compliant Passive Fire Protection 🚨 Our latest fire compartmentation survey uncovered alarming non-compliant methods of passive fire protection that could jeopardize safety: Use of Non-Compliant Foam: Many installations utilized foam products that don’t meet fire resistance standards, risking fire spread. Improperly Sealed Joints: Fire-rated joints were often inadequately sealed, allowing smoke and heat to bypass barriers. Damaged Fire Stopping Materials: We found instances of damaged or outdated fire stopping materials, compromising compartment integrity. Damaged Fire Barriers: Fire barriers were often damaged or altered without proper evaluation, undermining their intended function. These findings highlight the importance of using compliant materials and methods to ensure safety. Let’s address these issues proactively to protect lives! 🔍🔥 Contact Flux Fire Protection for all passive fire protection requirements: 🔸 Fire Barriers✔ 🔸 Penetration & Head of Wall Seals✔ 🔸 Acoustic / Air Sealing✔ 🔸 Fire Compartmentation Surveys✔ 🔸 Fire Door Inspections & Remedial Works✔ 🔸 Fire-Rated Beam Encasement✔ 🔸 Intumescent Coatings✔ 🔸 Masonry cavity barriers✔ www.fluxfire.co.uk | info@fluxfire.co.uk | 03301759109 #FireSafety #PassiveFireProtection #Compliance #BuildingSafety

Understanding the Importance of Intumescent Strips for Fire Doors... If you're looking to ensure the safety of both individuals and property in case of a fire, intumescent strips play a critical role. Here are some essential points to consider when dealing with these vital safety components: 🔥 Intumescent strips contain a material that swells when exposed to heat, sealing the door and preventing gaps that could cause the spread of fire. Depending on your requirements, you may need products that offer fire protection only or both fire and smoke protection. 🔥 Your Building Regulations or architect will provide you with the necessary specifications for your fire doors. To achieve the desired fire rating of either 30 minutes (FD30) or 60 minutes (FD60), you must review the test reports for the products used by the door manufacturer. 🔥 Smoke protection requires a fire and smoke strip (FD30S or FD60S), and a drop-down seal may also be required. 🔥 Fire and smoke intumescent strips are available in various forms, such as brush pile or fin, and provide both fire protection and a smoke seal. 🔥 The fin type of intumescent strip also has an acoustic rating, which helps to reduce the transmission of sound through doorsets. #firestopping #firesafety #passivefireprotection

It’s not just about walls! Floors can also pose unique challenges when it comes to fire protection and testing🔥 At Nullifire, we've got the perfect solution CLT 150 mm floors - FS709, our advanced High-Performance Intumescent Sealant that ensures easy installation and robust fire protection. FS709 is not your ordinary sealant. It's a high-expansion, pressure-exerting graphite intumescent sealant designed to expand when exposed to fire. This remarkable feature reinstates the fire performance of compartment walls and floors that have been penetrated with services. Plus, FS709 is incredibly versatile, making it suitable for a range of applications. With Nullifire, you're not just getting a product; you're getting a partner in fire safety. Our commitment to innovation and rigorous testing ensures that our solutions meet and exceed industry standards. Curious to learn more about FS709 and its performance in fire testing? Contact us today for comprehensive fire testing data and discover how Nullifire can elevate your fire protection strategy. https://hubs.li/Q02f_Q700 #FireProtection #FS709 #FireStopping #FireStoppingTesting #FireTestingData #BuildingSafety

🚪 WHY ARE FIRE DOORS IMPORTANT? A fire door is an engineered safety device that is a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every commercial, public and multiple occupancy building. A fire door acts just as any other door in normal service; however in a fire it takes on a critical role – to save lives and protect property. It does this by holding back the spread of fire and smoke through a building for a designated period, giving time for building occupants to escape. A fire door is not just the door leaf. It is a complete assembly comprising the frame, any glazing, intumescent fire and smoke seals and all the ironmongery that is used on the door, such as hinges, overhead door closers, latches and locks. Just like other life safety devices, such as fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors and final escape doors need regular, stringent inspection and maintenance to ensure that they will perform as intended in the event of a fire. Filmed from our Testing + Technical lab; we compare what happens to a FD30 fire door that has a correctly specified and installed sealing system Vs an unsealed door during an indicative fire test... #FireDoorSafetyWeek #FDSW24 #FireDoors #FireSafety #FireTest

Latest Issue 📰 - Competence, Coordination And Compliance: Fire Door Hardware Fundamentals. By Karen Trigg of Allegion UK. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTreiXiN Allegion (UK) Ltd Karen Trigg DipGAI, DipFD #facman #FacilitiesManagement #FireDoor #safety #compliance #regulations #buildings #maintenance #FireSafety

According to the NFPA 13 Handbook, the general rule is no, sprinklers cannot be reinstalled once removed from a fitting or welded outlet. Why? Because during removal, key components—like the water seal or glass bulb—could be damaged, even if you can’t see it! 🔍💧 But there’s an exception! If the sprinkler is connected to a drop or riser nipple, and the pipe (not the sprinkler) is unscrewed from the fitting, it can be reused in a new location. 🔧 Always follow NFPA and manufacturer guidelines to keep your fire protection systems in top shape! #FireSafety #SprinklerSystems #NFPA #FireProtection #SafetyFirst

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🔥Check it Tuesday!🔥 🚪Ensuring fire doors are in good condition is crucial for safety.🚪 Visual Inspection: Look for any visible damage, such as cracks, holes, or warping. Check the door frame, hinges, and seals for wear or gaps. Self-Closing Mechanism: Test the self-closing feature. The door should close fully and latch without assistance. If it doesn’t close properly, adjust the closing speed or replace the closer. Seals and Gaps: Inspect the intumescent seals around the door edges and frame. Ensure there are no gaps between the door and frame. Hardware and Signage: Confirm that fire-rated hardware (locks, handles) is installed correctly. Verify that fire door signs are visible and legible. Remember, regular inspections and maintenance are essential for fire door effectiveness! 🔥🚪