Sliding Fire Door Building Codes & Rules
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AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.1
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.1
Fail Safe Sliding Door
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.2
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.2
Fire Door Track & Bracket
Counter Weight Closer & Cover
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.2
Door Directional ArrowAS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.2
- ≥ 3mm thk recessed or surface mounted
- At midpoint of the door leaf on both sides
Floor Guide
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.1
Recessed Finger Pull or GripAS 1905.1:2015, 2.4.1
- ≥ 75mm staggered clearance on both door face
- ≥ 25mm Wide x ≥ 70mm Height x ≥ 20mm Depth
- ≥ 12mm D in 5° undercut recess finger latch in door direction
AS 1905.1:2015, 6.1.3
Metal TagAS 1905.1:2015, 6.1.3
- ≥ 50 x ≥ 25mm tags
- ≈ 1.5m H from FFL
- Etched, Embossed or Stamped required information
Manufacturer's Requirement
Opening Width + ≥ 200mm
SLIDING DOOR WIDTHManufacturer's Requirement
Opening Width Clearance
NCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (a)
Electromagnetic Hold Open DeviceNCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (a)
- 20 to 30 seconds fully closed when deactivated in the event of Fire
- Deactivated when the warning system or fire alarm system is activated by
- Heat or
- Smoke detector
Manufacturer's Requirement
NCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (d)
Sliding Door SignageNCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (d)
- ≥ 50mm text height
- Capital letters in contrast colour background
- In both sides of the doorway
Door Stop
Wall Bracket
Door Stop
Wall Bracket
Manufacturer's Requirement
Speed Control Box & Pulley
AS 1530.4:2014, 7.2.2.2
AS 1905.1:2015, 5.5.5 (a)
Sliding DoorsetAS 1530.4:2014, 7.2.2.2AS 1905.1:2015, 5.5.5 (a)
- Tested as per AS 1530.4
- Maximum fire exposure to the Suspension System
Manufacturer's Requirement
Perimeter FirestopManufacturer's Requirement
- Any additional detail as per Manufacturer's System Requirements
AS 1905.1:2015, 5.5.1 (a)
Manufacturer's Recommendation
Sliding Fire Door ApplicationsManufacturer's Recommendation
- Suitable for larger buildings with heavy foot traffic such
- Carparks above & below ground
- Factories & warehouse
- Shopping centres
- Medical buildings - Hospitals, aged care facilities, etc.
- Residential building complexes - Apartments, hotels, units, etc.
- Educational institutions, universities & colleges
Manufacturer's Requirement
Opening Height + ≥ 100mm
SLIDING DOOR HEIGHTManufacturer's Requirement
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
≥ 150AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
NCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (c)
Audible & Visual AlarmNCC 2022 Vol 1, C4D7 (1) (c)
- Located near the doorway in each side of the doorway
- Sufficient intensity of audible warning & red flashing light
Angle Wall Stop
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
≥ 100AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
≥ 150AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
AS 1905.1:2015, 5.5.1 (a)
Leaf Signage
- ≥ 20mm tall font, CAPITALISED, in contrasting colour[1]
- Always visible location
Signage RULES
NCC 2022 V3
Class 2 to 9
NCC 2022 D3D28 [2019 D2.23]
May 2023
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (1)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (4)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (2)
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (3)
- Signage to alert that operation must not be impairedNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (1)
Fixed Locations Based on Fire DoorNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (4)NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (2)
- If auto-closing, on the side facing person seeking egress
- If with hold open device, on adjacent wall or on both sides of the door
- If along horizontal exit, on a double swing smoke door, or door leading to open space, on both sides of the door
Signage StatementNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28 (3)
- If auto closing door
FIRE SAFETY DOOR
DO NOT OBSTRUCT
DO NOT KEEP OPEN
- If door has a hold open device or is a door discharging from a fire -isolated exit
FIRE SAFETY DOOR
DO NOT OBSTRUCT
- Signage not required for a Class 2, 3 or 4 Sole Occupancy Unit
NCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28
- ≥ 20mm tall font, CAPITALISED, in contrasting colourNCC 2022 Vol 1, D3D28
- Always visible location
Threshold
- Non-combustible material below Door[1]
- Extends to zone indicated on both sides of the door
Threshold RULES
NCC 2022 V3
All Building Classes
NCC 2022 S12C2 [2019 C3.4:2]
May 2023
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
- Fire Door construction to comply to NCC Specification 12, & AS 1905.1
- Concrete or other non-combustible materialAS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
- If a sliding doorset, non-combustible zone must extend
- ≥ 100mm beyond face of wall, &
- ≥ 150mm past opening
AS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
- Non-combustible material below DoorAS 1905.1:2015, 2.2
- Extends to zone indicated on both sides of the door
Hinged Fire Door
Door Compliance Tagging
