The system of using coloured plugs was discredited some time ago due to cowboy firms inserting similar coloured plugs into ordinary doors and then selling them as fire doors.
Fire door identification plugs.
Fd30 fd60 fd90 or fd120.
For hospitals fire doors display a disc at the top of each face of the door showing the design fire performance see htm58.
In the event of a fire knowing that you can count on a minimum of 30 minutes of fire resistance delivers peace of mind and allows you to put together a fire escape plan.
Scheme for identification of fire resisting door le aves in accordance with bs 476 part 8 1972 fire resisting rating intumescent.
Period of fire resistance i e.
The former system used by bwf utilising plastic plugs is no longer used but may be found in.
Identification labels are usually fitted on the top edge of the door and plugs inserted in the jamb of the door.
The fire door identification plugs signify.
For hospitals fire doors display a disc at the top of each face of the door showing the designated fire performance as per health technical memoranda htm 58.
As part of the.
I assume it means additional intumescent is required for the door to fully meet the standard.
Fortunately a fire door is relatively easy to identify thanks to certain tell tale signs.
This identification label is usually affixed to the top edge of the door.
Knowing how to identify and check internal fire doors might just save your life.
A colour coded plug may be inserted into the door instead of or in addition to the label.