Fire safety is a priority in any building or development where people work or reside – and fire doors are an integral part of any building’s passive fire protection. These fire-rated doors help save lives and property – there are different types of fire doors available, offering different levels of protection. Here are some facts to consider with regards to FD60 doors, often referred to as 1 hour fire doors
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Why Do I Need To Have Fd60 Fire Doors?
Many buildings have legal requirements to have fire doors installed to offer protection to safeguard occupants and the property itself. Internal fire doors are an essential part of a buildings overall fire safety as they provide a layer of protection against a fire outbreak and may, ultimately, save lives!
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 MoreFD60 fire doors: what you need to know
FD60 fire door sets consist of a one hour fire door with frame and are available in pre-hung assembly form. It’s common to fit intumescent strips in the inner frame of FD60 fire doors, although these can be fitted into the door leaf, if preferred. An FD60 fire door is tested to meet the specifications laid […]
Read MoreFd60 fire doors – how can they slow the spread of smoke and fire?
If we want to understand how a fire resistant door, such as the fd60 fire door, slows the spread of smoke and fire, we first need to understand some of the basic principles of fire. So let’s begin by looking at the 3 necessities for a fire. The 3 necessities for a fire Heat – […]
Read MoreFire door ratings and Fd60 fire doors
Let’s remind ourselves what the different fire door ratings mean – and why they’re so important – before concentrating on Fd60 fire doors. Modern buildings are compartmentalised to delay the spread of fire from one area to another. The fire doors that link these compartments have two very important functions: when closed they form a […]
Read MoreIntroducing the FD60 Fire Door and its Specifications
We’ve written a lot of material about fires and fire doors. What we’ve never covered is how fires are classified when it comes to fire extinguishers, by which we mean – you have to be very careful how you attempt to put a fire out as not all materials work on all types of fire. […]
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