Hotels need to provide a safe environment for guests. Fire doors are a key part of a hotel’s fire safety strategy. They help contain fire and smoke and protect escape routes. For hotel developers, owners and contractors, choosing the right fire rated hotel doors is an important consideration from the earliest stages of a project. Why Do […]
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Choosing FD30 vs FD60 Fire Doors for HMOs
Fire doors play a crucial role in protecting lives and limiting the spread of fire and smoke within buildings. For landlords and property managers responsible for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), selecting the correct HMO fire doors for each property is extremely important, to meet fire safety requirements as well as to protect occupants. What Are FD30 […]
Read MoreBespoke Timber Door Manufacturing: From Design to Delivery
Whether you’re working on a residential development, commercial property or refurbishment, bespoke doors allow you the flexibility to create something that suits the need and style of your project. Working with experienced timber door manufacturers, you can be sure your bespoke doors combine quality, durability and style. And only by understanding the manufacturing process of bespoke […]
Read MoreHow Custom Fire Doorsets Support Faster Hotel Fit Outs
Hotel fit outs can be rather complex projects with tight deadlines. They typically have multiple contractors, and very strict safety requirements. Every stage of the project needs to run efficiently so to avoid any delays that impact opening dates and, in turn, revenue. One area that can easily slow down progress is fire door installation. […]
Read MoreSchools need more than just standard fire doors
Doors in schools work far harder than doors in almost any other setting. They’re pushed, pulled, slammed, leaned on, wheeled through and opened thousands of times a week. Schools often need more bespoke doors designed to withstand heavy usage, high safety standards and any specific needs for pupils and staff alike. With more than 70 […]
Read MoreFire Door Failures Hospitality Businesses Can Learn From
There are many things to juggle when running a hotel, restaurant or leisure venue to ensure things run smoothly. Whether its maintaining quality customer experience, coordinating and managing staff, or working on standard day-to-day operations, it can be easy for fire door maintenance to be low on the list of priorities. Nevertheless, they are extremely […]
Read MoreMeeting Fire Standards in Social Housing Developments
Fire safety is absolutely crucial in social housing, and the rules have become much stricter since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017. With so many different types of properties – from flats to sheltered housing and housing association homes – keeping residents safe means careful planning and using the right fire-resistant materials throughout each development. […]
Read MoreNeed to Know: Changes in Fire Door Regulations
Being aware of and complying to the latest fire safety regulations is vital for anyone who works with fire doors – whether that’s manufacturing, installing, maintaining and inspecting, or specifying them. Earlier this year the UK Government confirmed that the BS 476 series, a set of British Standards for fire testing, is being phased out […]
Read MoreFire Door Regulations for Retail Businesses: What You Need to Know
In a busy retail environment, health and safety can sometimes take a back seat to customer experience and day-to-day operations. But when it comes to fire safety, there’s no room for compromise — and fire doors play a critical role in keeping people safe and protecting property. If you own or manage a shop, it’s vital to […]
Read MoreWhy Should Fire Doors Be Installed in a Retail Setting?
In a busy retail environment, fire safety may not always be top of mind, but it should be. Whether you run a small high street shop or a large multi-floor store, retail fire doors are a critical component of any fire protection strategy. At Enfield Speciality Doors, we specialise in supplying high-quality, certified fire doors to the retail […]
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