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.
Bwf fire door installation guide.
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.
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.
Third party certification is at the heart of the bwf fire door alliance.
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.
Installation instructions are supplied with all bwf certifire fire doors.
Once the door is fitted ensure the gap between the door frame and threshold is as detailed on the installation instructions.
The auditor will also question the trained sales.
The label is located on the top or edge of the doorleaf and should never be damaged.
If you install a fire door incorrectly there are 4 main risks.
Ensure that the gap between the wall and the frame is filled with.
Quality mangement iso 9001.
To help promote best practice we have a number of downloadable publications covering the correct specification installation and maintenance of fire doors.
The members of the bwf.
The bwf certifire fire door doorset scheme labels and installation instructions are being attached to every door.
Certification requires more than just the testing and auditing of the fire doors.
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.
Follow the instructions to the letter and use the correct fixings.
