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     • It’s important for these doors to be self-closing and self-latching – a function of the door hardware. After the Bronx fire in 2017, New York City passed a law that requires interior apartment entry doors to be self-closing, whether they are labeled fire door assemblies or older doors that do not have the 20-minute label.
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   Are self-closing fire doors safe?

   • In buildings with high footfall it is not uncommon to find self-closing fire doors which have been restricted from closing by use of a door wedge or heavy object. In doing so the function of the fire door has been compromised and therefore the fire safety protection afforded has been compromised.

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   Do I need a self-closing door?

   • In private dwelling houses, a self-closing device is only required if your home has an integral garage door. Both ADB and the Local Government Association’s publication Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats state that no other fire doors in your private home require self-closing devices – although it is recommended.

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   Are FD30 or FD60 fire doors a good choice?

   • FD30 or FD60 fire doors?… Fire doors must provide a minimum of 30 minutes fire resistance, as ‘Fire Resisting Door 20 minutes’ (FD20) is no longer available. In most cases FD30 fire doors will suit, however it all depends on the size and capacity of the building.

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   Do fire doors need a controlled closing feature?

   • These doors require a controlled closing feature to ensure that fire doors are able to fully latch. As concealed closers require removal of part of the door/frame structure it is particularly important that they only be installed when permitted by the fire door manufacturers and in line with their specifications.

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   Should fire doors be closed at the end of the working day?

   • It is of course good practice to ensure that all fire doors are closed at the end of the working day regardless of the premises use, where practicable, to ensure effective compartmentation is maintained when the premises are empty to prevent, in the event of fire, widespread property damage.

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   What is a self-closing door?

   • A self-closing device should reliably close the door leaf tight against the door stop, or into its frame, from any openable angle and be able to overcome resistance from any fitted latch or seals. The self-closing device should allow for ease of use for those using the door in compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations.

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3. www.gov.uk › fact-sheet-fire-doors-regulation-10Fact sheet: Fire doors (regulation 10) - GOV.UK

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   Jul 24, 2023 · The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require regular checks to ensure that self-closing devices are working and the fire doors, including flat entrance doors, are in efficient working...

4. www.thefpa.co.uk › advice-and-guidance › advice-andDo fire doors need to be self closing? | Fire Protection ...

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   Mar 4, 2022 · The short answer is no, but how do we determine what does and does not require a self-closing device? According to ADB volume 2, a self-closing device is required on a fire door if: subdividing escape routes to separate two or more storey exits. subdividing corridors every 12m in length.

5. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: fire door guidance ...

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   Oct 25, 2023 · The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require regular checks to ensure that self-closing devices are working and the fire doors including flat entrance doors are in efficient working...

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6. www.london-fire.gov.uk › media › 7170Fire Resisting Separation (including advice on fire doors and ...

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   Sometimes, a period of 60 minutes or more will be required when separating areas of high fire risk from low risk, separating basements from the remainder of the building, or separating two or...

7. www.shelforce.com › news › what-is-the-britishBritish Fire Door Standards. What you need to know. - Shelforce

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   Usually required to be self-closing, fire doors are legally required for flats that open onto communal areas shared with other tenants. In domestic dwellings above two levels where the door leads to a habitable room, every door leading to the stairwell (at all levels) must be a fire door.

8. www.premierfiredoors.com › pages › fire-doorTechnical Fire Door Guidance & Information - Premier Fire Doors

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   Self-closing devices: All fire-resisting doors, other than those to locked cupboards and service ducts, should be fitted with an appropriately controlled self closing device that will effectively close the door from any angle.

9. stairways.co.uk › what-you-need-to-know-about-fd20What you need to know about FD20 fire door compliance

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   The Building Regulations Approved Document B identifies minimum fire resistance periods for various elements of construction, including fire doors. The guidance recommends doors with a fire resistance period of 20 minutes (FD20) in some instances, and 30 minutes (FD30) in others.