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 MoreFire doors in blocks of flats INFOGRAPHIC
An increasing number of us are living in flats or apartments these days – and we very often assume that the responsibility for our safety at home is somebody else’s. That shouldn’t necessarily be the case though – we can ALL help in keeping ourselves, and neighbours safe. The Fire Door Safety Week infographic is […]
Read MoreWho is responsible for fire safety in tower blocks?
Recently it’s not surprising that so many people are now querying just who is responsible for fire safety in residential blocks. There are a number of fire safety measures which should be in place in tower blocks and these include clear escape routes, smoke detectors and adequate fire doors. Many of the responsibilities for fire […]
Read MoreSeven key fire safety measures required in tower blocks
Recent UK incidents have highlighted the importance of proper fire safety measures that need to be adhered to. Failure to follow good practices can result in disastrous fires that risk the lives of hundreds of inhabitants. Here are 7 key fire safety measures that are now required in tower blocks: Having proper escape routes Effective […]
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 MoreFire door specifications for your home
Homeowners are beginning to take fire safety a great deal more seriously. Increasingly, people are realising that it makes sense to apply the same risk management principles where you l, as you would find in modern workplaces. This means making sure that you have well fitted domestic fire doors. A fireproof interior door, for example, […]
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