Finger guards on fire doors

[Guest Ben]

Hi, Would plastic finger guards on hinge side of fire doors affect the performance of the doors in any way. I have contacted the manufacturer of the doors and they haven’t given me an answer. The doors are located in a primary school so I’m told finger guards are needed.

[Neil Ashdown MAFDI]

I am not aware of any fire risk issue with plastic finger guards fitted to timber-based fire doors. This might be useful https://www.enfielddoors.co.uk/finger-safe-guards-for-fire-doors/#:~:text=Care environments&text=Adults are susceptible%2C too%2C especially,for adults with special needs.