Fire Door Handles Regulations
Fire door requirements are set by the national fire protection association and these requirements have been incorporated into most local building codes in the united states with little to no modification.
Fire door handles regulations. Fire door locks must be self latching and are not permitted to have a hold open feature. Fire doors must only be fitted with door hardware fire rated in accordance with as1905 1. It is an offence to prop open or otherwise interfere with the automatic closing action of a fire door. For fire door fittings intended for use against fire markings will be the easiest method to demonstrate compliance.
A 1 1 see annex k for general information about fire doors. Fire doors must also be fitted with an as1905 1 fire rated automatic door closer. In addition to the right hardware fire doors must be equipped with the correct and relevant signage on both sides of the door for example. It is not permissible to have a hold open feature on either the lock or door closer.
1 1 1 with the exception of fabric fire safety curtain assemblies this standard addresses assemblies that have. Fire doors are generally fire resistant sealed frame doors made of various materials and installed in fire rated walls. This standard regulates the installation and maintenance of assemblies and devices used to protect openings in walls floors and ceilings against the spread of fire and smoke within into or out of buildings. Fire door locks must be self latching and be fire rated in accordance with as1905 1.
It is a criminal offence to supply products that do not comply with the uk construction products regulations.