Bca d2 21 building codes of australia includes as1428 1 as1905 1.
Fire door regulations wa.
By law there are very specific locking requirements required for exit doors.
If you have any queries please contact the building commission on 1300 489 099 or alternatively the built environment branch via email bebadmin dfes.
New building act building act 2011 please note that from 2nd april 2012 a new building act building act 2011 has been introduced to wa.
A 1 1 see annex k for general information about fire doors.
Non required stairs ramps escalators 21.
The specific requirements applying to fire escapes and hallways leading to fire escapes are found elsewhere as builders architects etc would be aware.
Buildings must now comply with the building code of australia which has been given the status of building regulation by australia s states and territories.
The international building code requires fire doors to be tested using the positive pressure test either ul 10c positive pressure fire tests of door assemblies or nfpa 252 standard methods of fire tests of door assemblies with the neutral pressure level at a maximum of 1016 mm 40 in above the sill after five minutes.
A fire door is a door with a fire resistance rating sometimes referred to as a fire protection rating for closures used as part of a passive fire protection system to reduce the spread of fire and smoke between separate compartments of a structure and to enable safe egress from a building or structure or ship.
For information on the new act or regulations as amended please visit the building commission website.
1 1 1 with the exception of fabric fire safety curtain assemblies this standard addresses assemblies that have.
Hard suction storz.
Exit doors are a critical part of the fire and safety infrastructure of a building.
In north american building codes it along with fire dampers is often referred.
Gaseous fire extinguishing systems 22.
They re self closing and designed to seal off a room to help prevent the spread of a fire but must meet minimum qualifications in order to successfully do their job.
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.
High voltage installations 16.
If more than a 3mm gap exists your fire.
No more than 6mm is to be trimmed from any edge of the fire door.
Fire smoke doors 11.
Exit directional signs 12.
Fire indicator panel 13.
Door lock regulations for exit and fire doors.
Fire doors are generally fire resistant sealed frame doors made of various materials and installed in fire rated walls.
If you need to trim more than 6mm off the door you will need to order a custom door to fit your specific sizing needs only 3mm of clearance must be evident between the custom fire door and the frame at the head and the stiles.
