Fire door servicing: closing, equipment and support
A fire door functions as a complete assembly. Leaf, frame, hardware and any hold-open system must work together. Clear scope distinguishes maintenance, observed faults and changes to compare parts, checks and responsibilities.
Distinguish maintenance, faults and changes
State the reason: one-off checks and maintenance, repair of a fault, recurring support or assessment of a change. A visit does not automatically include new hardware and repairs. Changes to an existing assembly need assessment before ordering.
Record doors as complete assemblies
Count door assemblies rather than individual leaves. Identify single or double leaves, known models and markings. One overview by position and count helps with multiple doors. Keep product and servicing records for later; confidential building plans are unnecessary initially.
| Detail | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Count and type | Work scope |
| Model and marking | Suitable records and parts |
| Hold-open system | Coordinate release and closing |
| Symptom | Specific checking rather than assumptions |
Check closing and components together
Describe rubbing, incomplete closing, damaged seals or unusual operation. Closers, hinges, locks, frames and double-leaf closing sequence can interact. The specialist defines suitable checks. A single adjustment does not verify the entire fire or smoke function.
Include hold-open systems and interfaces
Where designed hold-open is used, retention, release and subsequent closing need joint assessment. Identify known detectors, buttons and links. Instructions and site requirements determine scope and frequency; a local rule is not a universal Swiss interval.
Coordinate suitable parts and changes
Parts must suit the documented assembly. Check models, approvals and effects before fitting arbitrary replacements. Additional access features must not compromise escape and closing. Specify replaced parts and evidence supporting suitability.
Coordinate work and protection
Coordinate access, traffic and interruptions with responsible people. A removed or disabled component can change function. Agree temporary measures beforehand. After work, check agreed closing, release and operation; a phone promise does not replace those checks.
Compare complete servicing
Compare identical doors and functions. Labour, travel, checks, parts and reports should be identifiable. For contracts, agree availability, response, duration and extras. Repair and reinspection are not automatically included in a low maintenance fee.
| Item | Clarify |
|---|---|
| Checks | Door and connected systems |
| Parts | Model, suitability and work |
| Operation | Access and temporary measures |
| Evidence | Report, defects and next steps |
Prepare records and follow findings
Prepare count, type, models and symptoms in one overview. Keep product records and reports ready. After agreeing boundaries and access, document the work. At handover, clarify restored functions, defects and follow-up. Keep current identification and reports.
Frequently asked questions
Do I count leaves or doors?
Count assemblies and specify single or double leaves by type.
Is any new seal suitable?
No. Parts must suit the documented assembly.
Is the hold-open system checked?
Specify this explicitly. Release and subsequent closing are linked.
Is the interval uniform?
No. Consider manufacturer, function and applicable requirements.
Are repairs included?
Only if agreed. Parts, work and reinspection are clarified separately.
What does a service report establish?
It records work, findings and limits; it does not approve every future change.
