There are many buildings that are subject to legal, mandatory fire regulations for the protection and safety of any occupants or visitors – and within those buildings the fire doors are an integral part of that protection.
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Fire doors for commercial use: what you need to know
If health and safety is at the top of the priority pyramid for building managers at commercial sites across the UK, then fire safety is right at the very tip. Responsible organisations have a duty of care to put in place safety measures related to fire, and one of the ways they can do this […]
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Internal and External Fire Doors
All public, and many residential, buildings will have fire doors installed both internally and externally – these doors perform vital safety functions in the wellbeing of any occupants or visitors to the building in the event of a fire outbreak. Here are some details on the differences between internal and external fire doors: Internal […]
Read MoreCan High Security Wooden Doors Also Be Fire Resistant?
Many commercial buildings, along with industrial properties, will be fitted with high security doors to protect the property from illegal entry and to secure the people and contents inside the building. As well as the security aspect, all commercial buildings, and many domestic properties, must have fire resistant doors installed as a matter of law […]
Read MoreA Helpful Checklist For Pre Hung Commercial Doorsets
All commercial buildings – offices, retail, and hospitality outlets amongst these – are required to have approved fire doors throughout the property. This is especially important in buildings such as hospitals, schools, nurseries, and any environment in which potentially vulnerable people may be present. These commercial doorsets must all be of a certain standard and […]
Read MoreThe ultimate guide to 30 minutes fire doors
If a fire breaks out, people can have very little time to escape, and so it is vitally important that every effort is made to restrict the spread of the fire (and the accompanying smoke, which is in fact the major killer). Internal fire doors play a vital role – allowing people to escape quickly and easily while […]
Read MoreFD30 Fire Door Specifications
Most buildings today are designed with delaying the spread of fire from one area to the next in mind. The separate compartments of the building are linked by fire doors, which allow for traffic to flow through the building. The main two functions of fire rated doors are that they act as a barrier to […]
Read MoreIntroducing FD30 Fire Doors
As we’ve seen in many of our recent articles, fire doors play a vital role in successfully managing the impact of a fire starting, by preventing the spread of the fire and by enabling people to evacuate quickly and safely. As we’ve seen, fire doors come in all sorts of specifications, depending upon where they […]
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