Lee Frazier of Allegion sent me today’s Fixed-it Friday photos, illustrating exactly why fire door assemblies need to be inspected after installation, after maintenance work, and annually! Without a knowledgeable person noting this deficiency, it would likely remain this way for years. Will this fire door perform properly during a fire or other emergency? Who knows??
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The institution failed to pay for a certified locksmith, and hired a handyman.
That Installer gets around I have seen his work in Oregon
The answer to the question “Who knows?” is likely ‘nobody knows’ because this configuration has never been tested. And if it’s never been tested, then it has never PASSED a test, so it will fail an annual inspection.
“Pamex” is a clue. Just because you can purchase something, does not mean you have any business installing it!
I have seen more and more of this as the quality of the workforce has declined. I get 1 or 2 calls a month like this. 10 years and longer you did not see it. Such a shame…
In terms of fire resistance, somewhat compromised. In terms of brute force resistance, will not last long. Since it is an interior door, the intrusion risk is probably minimal. As long as there is a door closure. Yet, a hurried and a tad unconcerned installation.