Very often a building project, whether from brand new or a major refurbishment, will require a substantial volume of specialised doors to meet a number of different requirements, depending upon the use of the building. Certain environments require doors, not just as entry and exit points, but for safety and security aspects, and time and […]

Fire doors are vital in keeping people safe in buildings – they are an essential part of any structured Fire Safety Plan. Fire doors can only be effective though, if they are maintained to the highest standards and are fit to perform their intended function in the event of a fire outbreak. To ensure the […]

Originally published in November 2013. Updated in August 2019. We’ve mentioned the use of both intumescent strips and fire seals earlier – but many people are unaware of the differences in function and where each should be used. Here is a more detailed explanation of these two important safety features. What is a fire door […]

In the UK, fire doors are mandatory in buildings such as hospitals, care homes, libraries, civic centres, schools, universities and, indeed, all public use buildings and residential buildings of multiple occupation. The body for monitoring the presence and, just as importantly, the effectiveness of these fire doors, is the FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme). It […]

It is a legal requirement for any building with public access to have properly certificated fire doors in place, in order to prevent and reduce the risks associated in the event of a fire – which can be costly both for business and, more importantly, to people’s welfare and safety. Fire doors are manufactured to […]

We all understand, and appreciate, how vitally important fire doors are in keeping us safe, especially in workplaces and other public buildings. Fire doors are part of a building’s passive fire protection system and are fundamental to fire safety strategies for any building. They provide critical protection within a building, such as escape routes, to […]

It seems straightforward to most people what fire doors are for, and what they do. Their main function is to divide and compartmentalise a building in order to contain and slow down the spread of danger in the event of a fire breaking out. They delay the spread of flames and dangerous smoke in order […]

When you’re developing a professional or commercial space, or renovating an existing location, there are numerous aspects to consider. Along with design features and utility, however, it’s paramount that you focus on accessibility and safety – specifically, additions that provide a defence against fires. Through choosing a bespoke fire door, however, you can ensure that […]

We’ve all seen fire doors in our places of work, public buildings and hotels. There is a natural assumption that, when we see a fire door, we believe it to be there for our safety, and most people will understand the concept of the function they perform. In the event of a fire breaking out, […]

Responsible construction firms, facility managers and architects have never taken fire safety lightly. However, recent events and the growing amount of legislation that applies to construction and maintenance have added to the weight of this responsibility. If you’re in charge of either building, renovating or maintaining public and multi-occupancy buildings, then you need to take […]