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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: Big A on June 10, 2008, 04:11:14 PM

Title: Brass hinges
Post by: Big A on June 10, 2008, 04:11:14 PM

Can hinges on a fire door set (FD30) be made of brass?

Title: Brass hinges
Post by: Tom Sutton on June 10, 2008, 07:33:46 PM

Yes - Steel and brass hinges are effective for a half-hour door, but only steel hinges will be satisfactory for a one-hour door. Check the CE markings and interpret using http://www.firesafe.org.uk/assets/docs/guide1935.pdf