Fire Door Gap Gauge With Mirror

The gaps between a fire door and its frame need to be 2 to 4mm in width to ensure that both the door can close smoothly and that the fire cannot spread through the gap of the fire door.

Fire door gap gauge with mirror.

Bwf fire door alliance gap testers. View the vision panel and glass from both sides. The bwf fire door alliance produces gap testers to support fire door checks. It s more accurate than a tape measure and is compact and very easy to use.

We developed the gap testers to help those who carry out inspections to ensure that any gaps are not so big that smoke and fire could travel through the cracks so checking that the fire door is fit for purpose. This handy fire door gap gauge is a great teaching tool for quickly checking fire door gap requirement compliance. 1 8 1 16 nfpa 80 v2013 6 3 1 7 1 door to finished floor clearance. Max 1 8 nfpa 80 v2013 6 3 1 7 1 steel door.

It also doubles as a beer bottle opener and a 3 tape measure. 1 16th 1 8th 3 8th 1 4th 3 16th 3 4th inch readings. Use a mirror or the camera on your phone. It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007.

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The fire door gap gauge is an easy to use pocket sized tool that fits on almost any keychain that way you have it when you need it. Fire door thru bolts. Designed specifically to check clearance requirements before inspections for fire rated door assembly s by your ahj. Our fire door gap gauge is a handy tool designed for easy use thanks to the clearly marked dark blue recommended door gap area.

Or better still a checkmate fire gap gauge take a look at the edges of the door and frame. Dgg the door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon. Door to frame clearances. The gaps between a fire door and its frame need to be 2 to 4mm in width to ensure that both the door can close smoothly and that the fire cannot spread through the gap of the fire door.

The door gap gauge tool is a sure way for contractors to check fire door clearance requirements before inspection. The fire door gap gauge the fire door gap gauge is a must have tool for building inspectors iors fire marshals and ahjs for inspection of non rated and rated fire doors in warehouses office buildings hospitals and residential high rises. Open the door and take a look at the hinges.