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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When and where fire doors are required in commercial buildings
In all commercial buildings health and safety is paramount, with fire safety a major consideration. There are legal requirements regarding fire and an important aspect of those mandatory requirements is the installation of fire doors. Fire doors are a vital component of any commercial building’s passive fire protection system. Here is some information on the […]
Read MoreThe Importance Of Fire Timber Doors In The Public Sector
All public sector buildings must treat fire safety as a major priority – there are both legal and moral responsibilities to provide as safe an environment as possible for all building occupants and users. There are government guidelines and mandatory conditions imposed on the relevant responsible people for these buildings. Here is some information on […]
Read MoreA Guide To Fd120 Fire Doors
Any building in which people live or work needs effective fire protection and fire doors are an integral part of any building’s passive fire protection. Fire doors are designed and manufactured to different fire protection standards and timeframes – these fire-rated doors are vital in helping save lives and property. Here are some aspects of Fd120 fire doors for you to consider:
Read MoreWhat To Look For In A Fire Door Supplier
One of the most important – indeed vital – aspects of safety in buildings is ensuring that all the stringent fire doors compliance standards are met and maintained. The safety of residents and the integrity of the building itself must always be protected.
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A fire-resistant door will have been specifically designed, manufactured, tested, and then rated to an industry-recognised level of safety. These doors provide resistance to fire, and all its associated dangerous elements, in the event of a fire outbreak within a building.
Read MoreA Guide To Intumescent Strips
In all buildings where fire doors are mandatory to satisfy building regulations and the legal Health and Safety requirements, the fire doors will need to be manufactured or fitted with some form of intumescent strip.
Read MoreWhat Is A Notional Fire Door?
Fire doors are a legal and mandatory requirement in all commercial and many residential buildings. There have been though, over the years, many different standards to which these fire doors were manufactured and installed, and in many buildings, the fire doors that were originally installed would not meet today’s more stringent standards for quality, materials and protection.
Read MoreFD30 Fire Door Regulations
There are many buildings that are subject to legal, mandatory fire regulations for the protection and safety of any occupants or visitors – and within those buildings the fire doors are an integral part of that protection.
Read MoreHow To Choose A Fire Door Manufacturer
Fire safety in buildings is of paramount importance in any construction project – one of the most important aspects with regards to fire safety is the fire doors installed in the building. Fire doors are the most visible and frequently used safety feature, so it is vital to ensure that the most effective and relevant fire doors are used for that environment and development.
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