BCA (Building Code of Australia) requires that all Fire Doors, be installed in accordance with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1905.1.2015
It is also a requirement in Queensland that a QBCC licensed person or company installs and certifies fire door sets.
Refer below for key points to ensure that doors are installed correctly:
Please note: These are minimum recommendations only for side hung hinged doors. For further information on special doors e.g. Sliding Fire Doors, Two Way Swing Doors etc, please contact our sales team on (07) 3888 5911.
Failure to comply with the above, may result in the fire door being non-compliant and therefore certification can not be issued, warranty may also be void.
State Legislation, Building Regulations and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations require building owners to maintain the fire doors in their buildings in good operating condition.
Australian Standard AS1851:2012, sets out the minimum requirements for the regular maintenance of fire doors.
* Inspection Programs, Every 6 or 12 months from date of certification by a licensed QBCC company or individual.
AS 1851.2012 stipulates that the fire doors must be regularly inspected and the log book & schedule of evidence must be kept up to date and that prior to the commencement of each inspection the owner or occupier shall furnish the inspector with the log book / schedule of evidence.
The building owner has a duty of care to ensure that the lives of the building occupants and the property within the building are protected. Failure to maintain safety equipment is a breach of duty of care and the law in Queensland.
Australian Architectural Fire Doors - Door Inspection and Maintenance Service can assist building owners meet the requirements of the various regulations.
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