The DoorGap Gauge®
The ONLY Gauge You Will Need To Check Fire Door Assembly Clearance Requirements!
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THE DOORGAP GAUGE®
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WHO NEEDS IT
The ONLY Gauge You Will Need To Check Fire Door Assembly Clearance Requirements!
Contractors
A sure way to check Fire Door Clearance Requirements before inspection
Inspectors
Will speed up your inspections
More accurate than a tape measure
Compact and easy to use
Distributors
Supply with job to ensure Fire Assemblies are installed per Fire Door Requirements
Owners/Facilities Manager
To ensure your Fire Door Assemblies meet the requirements set forth by NFPA 80 - Current Editions
Checking Life Safety Egress Assemblies
Checking other construction assemblies requiring specific clearances and operational tolerances
STANDARDS
Door Assembly Clearance Requirements
NFPA 80-Current Editions
Steel Doors
The clearance between the top and the vertical edges of the door, the frame, and the meeting edges of doors swinging in pairs shall be 1/8" - 1/16" for Steel Doors.
Wood Doors
The Clearance between the top and vertical edges of the door, the frame and the meeting edges of doors swinging in pairs shall not exceed 1/8" for Wood Doors.
Bottom of Door
The clearance under the bottom of a door and non- combustible surface where no sill exists shall be a maximum of 3/4".
Non-Combustible Sills
The clearance under the bottom of a door and raised non-combustible sills shall be a maximum of 3/8".
Dutch Doors
Where the bottom of the door is more than 38" above the finished floor, the clearance under the bottom of a door shall be a maximum of 3/8" (i.e. Dutch Doors).
How To Use The DoorGap Gauge®
Door Style
Can be used with any style door - hollow metal, wood, aluminum or fiberglass.
Clearances
Clearances shall be measured from the pull face of the door(s).
Expected Fit
The gauge should fit snug in the gap and be able to slide easily along the entire length of the gap.
Gauge Insertion
Insert the gauge between the door and the frame or at the door bottom.
Dimension Portion
Locate the dimension portion of the gauge needed to measure your gap.
Proper Clearance
If the fit is too loose, too tight, or doesn't fit, the assembly needs to be corrected for the proper clearance.
Approved Methods
Experienced tradesmen can make corrections using established, approved methods.
Specifications
See specifications on the Articles Page
ORDERING THE DOORGAP GAUGE®
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POP Display
$229.50
Order A POP Display
Includes 10 DoorGap Gauges
Display Dimensions: 5 1/2"w x 5 3/4"d x 7 1/2"h
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POP Display Refills-20
$459.00
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ARTICLES
Thanks for stopping by our article page. Here we will post articles and reviews of our product for you to see there is no easier method of dealing with those door clearances and gaps.
DoorGap Gauge Specification Section 087100
Hardware specifications
DoorGap Gauge Specification 081100
Steel Doors and Frames
Measuring Door Gaps 180417
The proper way to measure door gaps
2008 Smoke and Barrier Partition Requirements
Defines the most up-to-date requirements for smoke barriers and smoke partitions.
Required Clearance - Not So Clear
This article by Lorin Neyer of California really puts a perspective on what the Fire Marshal is looking for when they inspect a fire rated door. Originally printed in the June 2002 issue of Doors & Hardware magazine.