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Warrington Fire And I've tried asking them and they can't help.

Because that's the spec.

I need to find a certifire rated tubular latch for an FD30 firedoor with maximum dimensions somewhat less than pretty much everywhere I can search online has. Max depth <64mm - that's OK. But max size of casing 19x15mm?? Most seem to be 21mm+ And the forend can't be larger than 57x26mm - again...

Just had the assessment sent from WarringtonFire and all good. Hinges in normal positions. Phew.

It seems weird - But I've re-read the spec several times to be sure. "Maximum 100mm from top of door to centre of top hinge" And the spec is only for FD30 :(

It's my property, but to be leased to the council for emergency housing provision. They're the ones who requested a firedoor be fitted (although none of my neighbours (all council stock) have any. But they apply different rules to leased properties. Don't know how rigorous an inspection would...

It will be tricky, maybe impossible to hide completely as the face is textured - if it was smooth easy, but that 3mm width will probably give me away.

The door spec definitely states top hinge: Max 100m from top of door to centre of top hinge, Max 300mm from bottom of door to centre of bottom hinge, max 1020mm from bottom of door to centre of middle hinge. My top hinge is cut 160mm from top.

Fitted the door without spotting the top hinge CENTRE needs to be within 100mm of top of door! Thinking of cutting a hardwood sliver to infill the cutouts. Anyone know if this will invalidate the door? Going to be tricky as the cutout extends 2mm beyond the intumescent strip recess so will...

Reading around a possible solution may be to employ someone to fit a new CU and multiple stub circuits as the expansion of an existing circuit isn't notifiable, except for the bathroom of course. Thoughts?

Then I certainly wouldn't hire you lol

Yeah - the LABC looked a bit of a dog's dinner which is why I discounted it. Although the cost of an EICR set against a 3-4k bill for a full rewire, is pretty trivial.

Lol - no - I meant joists!

And fixing conduits, and back boxes, running cables through the rafters etc to each socket??? I imagine/hope that the line for most electricians would be connecting the cables up and obv installing the new CU. How is this likely to compare on cost with doing it all myself and using a NAPIT (if...

I'm moving into my uncle's old house which is an absolute ruin - pretty much needs everything doing - extension, new electrics, windows, heating system etc etc. I'm looking to save as money by doing as much as I can myself. I rewired my current pad from scratch just before Part P came in and it...