Pre stamped measurements make door inspections easier.
Nfpa door gap gauge.
Door gap gauge included.
Question asked by mparkins on sep 7 2019 latest reply on sep 9 2019 by milt werner.
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.
The fire door gap gauge is a simple tool used by fire door industry inspectors to measure clearance requirements per the nfpa 80 code compliance.
Clearance requirements are the most recognized issue for fire door non compliance.
1 8 for more detailed gap information refer to nfpa 80 section 6 3 1 7 and section.
A 1 1 see annex k for general information about fire doors.
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In general clearance for those allowed gaps are as follows.
Wood doors 1 8 at head jambs and meeting stiles of pairs 3 4 at sill.
50 shims a door gap gauge these 16 gauge peel and stick shims are for fire rated doors.
Nfpa 80 fire doors and other opening protectives.
Nfpa 80 requires the use of steel shims when shimming fire rated doors.
It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007.
1 8 meeting edges for a pair of doors.
Only 1 16th inch thick 3 16 inch wide and 3 25 inches long.
Ready shims for fire rated doors with door gap gauge.
Under the bottom of a door.
Dgg the door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon.
For those of you who are wondering why anyone would ever want to measure their door gaps nfpa 80 limits clearances for fire rated doors to the following.
The door gap gauge tool is a sure way for contractors to check fire door clearance requirements before inspection.
3 4 between door and frame.
The door gap gauge is an easy to use tool that makes checking a door gap fast and straightforward.
This highly efficient tool is a must have item for every inspector fire marshal commercial property maintenance manager and fire department needs in their toolbox.
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Just peel and stick.
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Contains information on maximum gap allowances for different types of fire doors.
