Fire rated doors are a must in all business and commercial spaces. They provide additional safety and security for employees, clients and the building itself. Despite the huge safety features they offer, many fire rated doors are not aesthetically pleasing; heavy glazed fire doors obstruct natural light and internal fire doors may prevent that ‘open […]
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How to identify a fire door
Knowing how to identify and check internal fire doors might just save your life. Fortunately, a fire door is relatively easy to identify thanks to certain tell tale signs. In the event of a fire, knowing that you can count on a minimum of 30 minutes of fire resistance delivers peace of mind and allows […]
Read MoreWhat’s an intumescent strip and how does it prevent fire spreading?
When a fire starts, the biggest danger to human life, apart from the flames, is smoke inhalation, which can damage the lungs, cause unconsciousness, and even kill if inhaled in large enough quantities. While fire doors are excellent at keeping back flames, they wouldn’t be half as effective without their intumescent seals to assist with […]
Read MoreEnfield Doors are awarded IFC certification
Enfield Doors is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious IFC certification for its fire doors. This quality accreditation provides a valuable trust mark for customers, demonstrating that our fire rated doors are manufactured to a specified quality level and compliant with all latest fire legislation. Why Enfield Doors applied for IFC […]
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 MoreExterior fire door uses and regulations
If you own or rent a building that’s used by you or your employees for business activities, an appropriate exterior fire door is a legal requirement. The main legal requirement of a fire door that opens out onto the outside is that it’s not locked or blocked – clearly people inside the building need to […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe importance of fire doors in rental homes
Landlords are required under the ‘2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (FSO)’ to ensure that their tenants and properties are safe. They are described as the “responsible person” and, if they fail to take action and fulfil their duties, they can be criminally prosecuted. A fire risk assessment in all non-domestic buildings, including common areas […]
Read MoreHow long should a fire door withstand a fire?
We get a lot of requests for our internal fire doors and commercial fire doors. Given the impact they can have on safety and protection, it’s hardly surprising. Fire resistant doors can be the difference between saving a life and keeping an entire building from burning down in a matter of minutes. In order to […]
Read MoreDo I need fire doors in my home?
We’ve written numerous articles relating to the importance of fire doors in commercial and public buildings, the regulations that apply, and what to look out for. What we haven’t done before is talk about fire doors in the home – after all, fires can break out anywhere! Even if regulations don’t apply, it may be […]
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