Whether it’s a landlord preparing a floor for a new tenant or a business refreshing its workspace, office refurbishment timelines are tight, with contractors juggling multiple trades. Any delays are costly. With more than 70 years of manufacturing made-to-measure fire doors, frames and ironmongery, we at Enfield Doors know where the bottlenecks are, and how […]
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 Safety Standards in Your Hotel or Hospitality Business
In hospitality, a guest’s safety is just as important as their comfort and experience. And fire safety is much more than just ticking a box; it’s about ensuring every visitor, diner, and member of staff feels protected. As a long-standing manufacturer of certified fire doors for hotels, restaurants, bars and leisure venues across the UK, […]
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 MoreThe Role of Fire Doors in Protecting Tenants
Keeping residents safe is always the number one concern when it comes to social housing. Fire doors offer a huge part of that protection. They are built to slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving people the vital minutes they need to escape. Despite this, it can be so easy to forget just how […]
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 […]
Read MoreCommon fire door myths debunked
It is a legal requirement for many buildings to be fitted with fire doors – commercial offices, public buildings, and large residential developments are typical examples where certified fire doors are mandatory. However, it’s also important to ‘debunk’ any myths and misconceptions around the use and maintenance of fire doors: Myth 1: A standard timber […]
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