Fire Door Gap Measuring Tool

Pre stamped measurements make door inspections easier.

Fire door gap measuring tool.

The door gap gauge is made of sturdy thermoplastic nylon. Lightweight and durable plastic body angular construction ensures no fuss accurate readings simple insert and glance design with clearly marked recommended door gap area. Customers who bought this item also bought. The fire door gap gauge is a must have tool for building inspectors iors fire marshals and ahjs for inspection of non rated and rated fire doors in warehouses office buildings hospitals and residential high rises.

The fire door gap gauge is an easy to use pocket sized tool that fits on almost any keychain that way you have it when you need it. It is more accurate than a tape measure and helps ensure your fire door assemblies meet the requirements set forth by nfpa 80 2007. It also doubles as a beer bottle opener and a 3 tape measure. 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. A division of pl2 llc po box 1629 collierville tn 38027 1629 ph. The best method for measuring door gap dimensions is to use a tool of the appropriate thickness that can be inserted between the door frame and door the door and the floor and between opposing vertical edges aka meeting stiles of paired doors. The gaps between a fire door and its frame need to be 2 to 4mm in width to ensure that both the door can close smoothly and that the fire cannot spread through the gap of the fire door.

Designed specifically to check clearance requirements before inspections for fire rated door assembly s by your ahj. Door gap gauge 6 pack cup 204 64 159 75 add to cart. The doorgapgauge is the handiest tool you will ever have for hanging doors to nfpa specs. Free 25 question pdf commercial building inspector b2 practice exam.

Our fire door gap gauge is a handy tool designed for easy use thanks to the clearly marked dark blue recommended door gap area.