Under the bottom of a door.
Nfpa door gap gauge.
1 1 1 with the exception of fabric fire safety curtain assemblies this standard addresses assemblies that have.
It s more accurate than a tape measure and is compact and very easy to use.
1 8 meeting edges for a pair of doors.
Clearance requirements are the most recognized issue for fire door non compliance.
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The door gap gauge is an easy to use tool that makes checking a door gap fast and straightforward.
It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007.
Ready shims for fire rated doors with door gap gauge.
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A 1 1 see annex k for general information about fire doors.
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.
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.
Only 1 16th inch thick 3 16 inch wide and 3 25 inches long.
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.
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.
Pre stamped measurements make door inspections easier.
Nfpa 80 fire doors and other opening protectives.
Question asked by mparkins on sep 7 2019 latest reply on sep 9 2019 by milt werner.
In general clearance for those allowed gaps are as follows.
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Wood doors 1 8 at head jambs and meeting stiles of pairs 3 4 at sill.
The door gap gauge tool is a sure way for contractors to check fire door clearance requirements before inspection.
Contains information on maximum gap allowances for different types of fire doors.
1 16th 1 8th 3 8th 1 4th 3 16th 3 4th inch readings.
Dgg the door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon.
Door gap gauge included.
Nfpa 80 requires the use of steel shims when shimming fire rated doors.
