Every school has a duty of care for its pupils and staff, in many different aspects – behaviourally, educationally, personally, and of course, of paramount importance, for their safety and security. Of all these vital responsibilities, fire safety is a main consideration, and an important aspect of that protection are the fire doors installed in […]
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A Helpful Checklist For Pre Hung Commercial Doorsets
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 […]
Read MoreShould 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 MoreWhich Areas Of A School Need Fire Doors
One of the main responsibilities in our schools is the health and safety of all the pupils and staff working within these buildings, of which fire safety in schools is a major consideration. There are very clear guidelines to govern this safety issue and full fire risk assessments and codes of practice with which all […]
Read MoreSafehinge: The ultimate finger safe door solution
When building or refurbishing public buildings, especially those attended by children, safety doors must be fitted to ensure that building occupants are protected. School doors serve a huge number of purposes, from keeping children safe in the classrooms under supervision to preventing the spread of fire. There are many different regulations and building codes surrounding […]
Read MoreFire safety in schools – what the regulations say
Wherever there are groups of vulnerable people in a building, fire doors are of prime importance providing both a means of escape and a way to delay the spread of smoke and fire from one area of the building to another. There are fire safety regulations for both new and existing school buildings, both of […]
Read MoreFire Doors for School & College Environments
Schools and colleges must ensure the safety and security of their pupils and staff, and this is a responsibility that must be taken seriously. As well as providing an environment of learning and support, physical and bodily safety must never be ignored. Rigorous security measures are put into place to ensure that if an emergency, […]
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