Fire Doors and AS1905 Compliance: Getting it Right the First Time
Ensuring fire doors code compliance is crucial for maintaining safety in any building. It’s not just about regular checks; compliance begins during the initial Essential Safety Measures (ESM) inspections of newly installed fire doors. Adhering to the AS1905 standard ensures that every aspect, from the manufacturer’s plate to installation details, meets the required safety guidelines.
Your builder plays a significant role here. Along with purchasing and fitting all the required fire-resistant doorsets, they must provide you, the owner or owner’s representative, with a certificate that confirms the final inspections and verifies the assembly of a dossier containing essential evidence. This manual should list all the fire-resistant doorsets and their details. Keep a hard copy on site, as it serves as a critical tool in the ESM maintenance process.
(*) AS1905.1:2015 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls, Part 1 Fire-resistant doorsets. Refer to the code for the full requirements; this post only cites examples.
However, with a new building, you might grapple with punch list items, new tenants, fresh ESM contracts, teething issues, etc. Navigating this maze to establish a robust routine can be demanding. Your fire doors\’ AS1905.1 manual is a vital resource in setting the correct baseline. We, as maintenance professionals, then perform scheduled checks to ensure everything from signage to door gaps, closers, and latches are in line with compliance standards.
Nonetheless, without initial compliance confirmation, the protection you and your tenants deserve might be compromised, and you might risk non-compliance. Don\’t let unforeseen non-compliances catch you off-guard. Allow us to assist you in identifying and addressing these issues promptly.
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