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 […]
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Should Nurseries Have Finger Safe Fire Doors?
I’m sure at some time we have all accidentally caught our fingers in a closing door – and can all testify to the painful experience it is – especially as a child! Official research figures state that over 30,000 children trap and injure their fingers in a door every year – even resulting in some […]
Read MoreHow doors for commercial buildings can be functional and look great too
All commercial buildings need to have levels of safety and security for their staff, customers, and visitors whilst on the premises – but installing and providing this security does not necessarily mean that your building needs to be presented as an industrial fortress. You will want commercial doors that offer the necessary protection, whilst also […]
Read MoreThe Standards To Know For Commercial Security Doors
Whether you are a developer, a building owner or manager, or are the appointed person responsible for a commercial building, the main aspect of responsibility to consider is the safety of all residents, occupiers, or visitors to that building in all events. This safety includes the building being resistant to illegal, unauthorised entry and protection […]
Read MoreWhy FD20 Fire Doors Need Replacing
Almost everybody involved in the construction or building industry will be aware of the importance of fire doors – and the legal, mandatory requirement of them in certain buildings and developments. People will be most familiar with the fire door specifications of FD30 and FD60 (or higher) which provide protection from, and containment of, smoke, […]
Read MoreCustom Internal Doors For Commercial Buildings
All commercial building owners and managers, whatever the building function, have a duty of care and safety for all occupants, residents, and visitors to their building. There are strict legal requirements to be adhered to with regards to all safety aspects, one of the most important being that of fire safety. There are detailed guidelines […]
Read More5 features that identify fire rated doorsets
Many buildings require commercial fire doors that are manufactured and installed to a specific standard to protect the occupiers, visitors to, and users of, the building as well as the building itself. These fire rated doors help save lives and property – if you are a building owner or manager then it is important that […]
Read MoreWhere do I need fire doors in commercial buildings
Fire doors save lives; Fact. It is also a known fact that many people tend to prop fire doors open as they find their weight and automatic shutting mechanism to be a pain on a day-to-day basis; and some even block external fire doors with furniture. But the truth of the matter is, having a […]
Read MoreLaminate doors with 99.9% protection from bacteria
Due to the pandemic, the health and safety of employees has never been in the spotlight more than it is today. Whilst your staff return to work you may be contemplating all the changes that you need to make to minimise the risk of infection in your premises. Internal doors, such as fire doors, are […]
Read MoreThe Fire Door Regulations For Commercial Offices
In 2006 the ‘Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force. The order applies to virtually all commercial premises in England and Wales and all building operators have a legal duty to appoint a ‘responsible person’ which may be the operator themselves, the employer, the occupier, or the building owner. The responsible person must […]
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