A test report describes a controlled specimen. Site acceptance must confirm that the installed leaf, frame, anchors, gaps, seals and hardware still match the approved construction and operate without being forced or misaligned.
Why This Must Be Specified Opening by Opening
A project requirement is useful only when it identifies the opening, intended use, performance target, tested configuration and party responsible for approval. Generic catalogue language cannot resolve different risk zones, wall conditions, hardware sets or operating logic.
Project Specification Checklist
- Before installation: Verify opening dimensions, wall construction, threshold level, storage condition and approved drawings.
- Frame and anchors: Check plumb, square, fixing type, spacing, embedment, grout or packers and perimeter treatment.
- Leaf and clearances: Measure head, jamb and sill gaps; confirm hinge alignment, swing and consistent seal compression.
- Lock and hardware: Test every bolt, latch, closer, panic device, cylinder, credential and power-loss function.
- Handover: Record labels, photographs, defects, adjustments, keys, credentials, spares, warranties and maintenance duties.
Evidence to Review Before Purchase
- Approved shop drawings
- Installation checklist by door mark
- Functional test and defect closure records
- As-built documents and maintenance pack
Match every report to the exact product proposed. Check dimensions, opening direction, leaf and frame construction, hardware, seals, anchors and supporting wall. Record any difference and obtain formal acceptance before production.
Common Failure Modes
The most common failures are choosing a rating by habit, approving a certificate for another configuration, changing hardware after testing, ignoring the wall interface and leaving commissioning until handover. An opening schedule and evidence matrix expose these gaps while they can still be corrected.
What to Include in the RFQ
Send the destination, project type, door marks, quantities, finished openings, wall construction, required standards, hardware and access-control schedule, finishes, delivery stages and documentation list. This lets the supplier respond with a configuration rather than an unsupported headline claim.
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FAQ
Is a supplier declaration enough? No. Request evidence that covers the proposed complete assembly and have it reviewed by the responsible designer and authority.
Can hardware be changed after approval? Only when the evidence or responsible authority permits the substitution. Treat every change as a configuration review.
