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 […]
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The Importance Of 30 Minute Fire Doors
Anybody occupying a building either for work, or in our homes, should expect that all possible steps have been taken to protect us from any fire outbreak that may occur. This is not, tragically, always proven to be the case – but there are stringent legislation and guidelines in place to help prevent any fire outbreaks and ensure people’s safety if one should occur – here is some information about fire doors and their importance in the role they play:
Read MoreThe Power Of 30 Minute Fire Doors
In any commercial or public building there are legal requirements for fire safety – these include the installation of fire rated doors that are manufactured and tested to a specific standard to adhere to, and comply with, the mandatory safety specifications for fire prevention and control. It is not just commercial buildings and workplaces that should take these precautions – it is advisable to install such fire rated doors in your home as well, to protect lives and property!
Read MoreWhy Order Bespoke Commercial Fire Doors For Commercial Buildings?
It is both a mandatory and legal requirement for many public, commercial, and residential buildings to have installed certificated and approved fire doors – and failure to comply with these specifications can have serious consequences resulting in criminal prosecution or, more tragically, injury or loss of life. The legal and moral obligation for ensuring 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 MoreWhen Is An FD30 Fire Door Adequate?
The rules and regulations surrounding fire doors are complex and sometimes it is difficult to know which fire door is best used in which situation, in most cases 30 minute fire doors are sufficient, but in some cases you may need a fire door with a longer fire resistance. What is an FD30 fire door? […]
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 […]
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