How to determine hinge spacing on a door.
Fire door hinge spacing.
Reswaging hinges the following example shows how a hinge leaf can be reswaged to correct minor improper door frame clearances.
The relevant grades given are based on 3 hinges being fitted to the door as illustrated in figure 1 of the hinge spacing code of practice.
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Because of the weight of a fire door and to prevent it warping fire doors are usually fitted with three fire door hinges.
Spring loaded self closing hinges and concealed perko door closers with chains might also be in evidence.
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Various types of hinges are referenced in annex a of nfpa 80 including 5 3 and 2 knuckle hinges full mortise half mortise full surface and half surface hinges and spring hinges wide throw raised barrel and swing clear designs.
Spacing b strike c e 3 1 3 1 hinge frame door 1 f 11 g 1 3 4 1 4 1 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 5 4 1 or 5 5 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 ceco door note.
When a door starts to sag and hang crooked it always does so from the top so the upper part of the doorknob side is where it will start to catch.
Fire doors will have automatic closing devices fire door closers fitted.
1 3 4 doors 4 1 2 hinges hinge location chart.
However manufacturers do periodically revise their hinge and strike spacing therefore the sdi strongly.
Dimensions listed are valid at time of publication.
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This particular method allows the reswaging to be accomplished while the door remains in the opening and the hinge leaves remain on the door and frame.