Fire Door Safety

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    What Is A Fire Door?

    This may seem like a straightforward question to answer; a fire door is a physical barrier in a corridor or room, that slows the spread of fire and smoke for a tested period, in turn protecting escape routes and a building’s users and property. On the surface this is true but as with so many aspects of fire safety, there are many complexities and specific requirements to be fulfilled to meet the required building regulations and achieve compliant fire rated door sets. In this blog, we’ll explain the main...
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    Fire Door Ironmongery Made Simple

    If you have a fire door, you will need to install compliant fire door ironmongery. Specifying the right ironmongery and door hardware is crucial to ensure that the fire rating of a door is maintained and for the safety of the building’s occupants.  Whether you run a commercial or a domestic property, you will no doubt have a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties that you will need to comply with to ensure that you are providing complete safety for all its users, including <span...
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    An Effective Fire Safety Strategy Relies On...

    Fire doors play a critical role in a buildings fire safety strategy, protecting lives and property in the event of a fire breaking out in any part of the building. When correctly fitted and maintained, a fire door will provide critical protection to inhabitants of the building, by preventing the rapid spread of smoke and flames; giving people sufficient time to navigate escape routes   and exit the building unharmed. Saving Lives In order to protect lives and property, a fire door must be a...
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    Fire Rated Electric Strikes & Fire Doors

    Do you have a fire door that requires access control but have no idea how to tackle this problem? Then look no further as Door Controls Direct are proud to introduce to you; two fire rated electric strike access control kits. As discussed in our blog Fire Doors Vs Fire Escape Doors , there are two types of doors that fall under the concept of a Fire Door – A Fire Escape Door and a Fire Control...
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    The Evolution of Fire Safety

    You may imagine that current fire safety measures are simply a few documented common sense procedures, which were thought up by someone who recognised a need to have some guidelines in place, particularly for those of us who lack the common sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire!  In reality, the current statutory provisions, which exist in the UK, are the result of a very slow evolution over many centuries. Fortunately for us, we now have very comprehensive fire safety regulations but sadly...
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    Firedoor Responsibilities For Landlords

    It is somewhat shocking to find that many landlords fail to fit Fire Doors even though there are regulatory requirements particularly in multiple occupancy rental building.  However, it is not sufficient to just fit any old fire door; they must also have the correct fittings, be well maintained and checked regularly. The following information outlines basic requirements: Fire doors help to partition a building into zones. Most fire doors require intumescent AND smoke seals to be fitted....
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    Carrying out a fire risk assessment

    Carrying out a fire risk assessment on a regular basis is obligatory in all workplace environments, commercial premises and other places that members of the public have access to. Moreover, failure to comply with the regulations can carry serious penalties, including imprisonment in certain circumstances. If your company employs more than five staff members then the assessment must be recorded in writing and retained in a safe place. Ideally, your company should nominate one responsible person to be a fire...
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    The Importance of Compartmentation - Passive...

    There are many instances when an open-plan design just won’t do and not just because of noise and privacy issues. In hospitals, schools, offices, and hotels protective corridors, stairways, and shafts are needed to isolate the rest of the building in the event of a fire.  To meet Building Regulations all new, extended, or adapted places of work and public buildings, need to adhere to fire safety regulations. This has been an increasingly hot topic in recent years. Part of how this compliance is achieved is...
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