February 4, 2022
Which door closer should I choose for fire doors?
Lyle McCreadie takes us through the different door closers available and how they work. We take a look at some typical applications where the various door closers may be installed, the types of doors they would be fitted to, and the legislation that outlines the requirements for safe door closer installation on fire doors.
In the interest of knowledge sharing, we like to share the questions we are often asked so that everyone can benefit from the ‘know-how’ that we share on a daily basis. We were recently asked “How do I know which door closer to choose for a fire door?”
Here’s a summary of our recommendations for problematic door-closing situations…
Extreme air pressures and draughts:
Power-adjustable rack and pinion door closers (e.g. TS.9206)
Ease of opening:
Power-adjustable cam action door closers (e.g. TS.11204)
Minimal aesthetics:
Overhead concealed cam-action door closers (e.g. ITS.11205)
Glass doors:
Glass patch door closers (e.g. GP.35)
Wider or heavier doors:
Floor spring door closers (e.g. TS.7104)
Fire doors that need to be held open:
Electromagnetic door closers (e.g. Responder24)