Fire Doors Can Only Work When Closed
When is a fire door not a fire door? When it’s ajar!
The very existence of fire doors is for the protection of the occupants of a building. In the event of a fire, a closed and sealed door will prevent fire and smoke from spreading into corridors and stairs for a period of time (usually up to 30 minutes). This will protect the vital areas which provide a way out for people. However, they only serve their purpose if they are kept shut at all...
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