large gap under a door.

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A customer has a door into a bedroom that has a gap that is in excess of 20mm on the underside. I told her that I could splice in a bit of timber using epoxy resin, but I have no idea if that is legal from a fire regs point of view.

I would rather that she doesn't need another 30 min FD door but if that is the case, then so be it.
 
Why would she need a fire door? Is it a rental etc?
 
Is it a fire door? If it is a fire door, I don't think you will have any option but to replace it with a correctly sized one. Splicing bits of wood in is not going to be allowed because of the integrity being 'flawed'.
 
Koolpc said:
Why would she need a fire door? Is it a rental etc?
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Not sure why. It is not a rental. All of the internal doors had to have intumescent strips. Building control insisted that in what will become the top flat, the bathroom door have a perko closer so that the door can't left be open and "block" the hallway.
 
So the building is higher than a normal 2 storey house? i.e. Ground floor, first floor and then another, or more floors?

In that case it must be a fire door, (not sure of minimum rating. Maybe 30 minutes or 60 minutes), fitted correctly with intumescent strips/fire-proof hinges etc and all gaps within strict tolerances.
Personally, I would recommend she gets in a qualified carpenter to ensure if it done correctly. No offence to you, but you did ask if you could splice a piece in, and the answer is clearly no.
 
conny said:
So the building is higher than a normal 2 storey house? i.e. Ground floor, first floor and then another, or more floors?

In that case it must be a fire door, (not sure of minimum rating. Maybe 30 minutes or 60 minutes), fitted correctly with intumescent strips/fire-proof hinges etc and all gaps within strict tolerances.
Personally, I would recommend she gets in a qualified carpenter to ensure if it done correctly. No offence to you, but you did ask if you could splice a piece in, and the answer is clearly no.
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Three story building- two maisonettes.

I suspected that the answer was no- hence the question. No offence taken though.

Thanks.
 
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