Lee B Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 Hi Wondering if anyone can help me with where I stand on leading edges. I use a wide variety of fire doors and I'm constantly reading global assessments daily for my work. But one thing that is rarely covered is "Can I but a bevel on the leading edge on a fire door to aid the closing?". Nearly all doors need the back edge of the stile on the closing side beveling so that it doesn't hit the frame and gives some clearance. Some global assessments allow a 2.5deg bevel (but still refer you to the max gaps section) and others don't mention anything. Thoughts? Quote
Neil Ashdown MAFDI Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 Bear in mind the maximum gap should be measured at the point where the intumescent seal is located (eg. double-action doors with rounded meeting edges). Where a fire door manufacturer's technical data fails to address the matter of a 'leading-edge' - consult their technical department. Quote
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