It is both a mandatory and legal requirement for many public, commercial, and residential buildings to have installed certificated and approved fire doors – and failure to comply with these specifications can have serious consequences resulting in criminal prosecution or, more tragically, injury or loss of life. The legal and moral obligation for ensuring this […]
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What Is A Security Fire Door?
Many buildings must have, by law, specialised security fire doors installed in appropriate locations. This is the responsibility of the building owner or appointed manager who must ensure that the building offers the best protection against a fire outbreak within the building to ensure the safety of the building occupants and other users. Here are […]
Read More4 Tips For Fire Door Safety In Schools
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 […]
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Internal and External Fire Doors
All public, and many residential, buildings will have fire doors installed both internally and externally – these doors perform vital safety functions in the wellbeing of any occupants or visitors to the building in the event of a fire outbreak. Here are some details on the differences between internal and external fire doors: Internal […]
Read MoreWhy Work With A Bespoke Timber Door Manufacturer
When involved in constructing or updating a building an important consideration will be which doors to install – you need to consider practicality along with safety and security, as well as the aesthetic appearance. Safety is perhaps the most important element there is with fire safety a priority – fire doors are vital in protecting […]
Read MoreCan High Security Wooden Doors Also Be Fire Resistant?
Many commercial buildings, along with industrial properties, will be fitted with high security doors to protect the property from illegal entry and to secure the people and contents inside the building. As well as the security aspect, all commercial buildings, and many domestic properties, must have fire resistant doors installed as a matter of law […]
Read MoreWhy Buy Pre-Hung Fire Doors
Anybody undertaking a building project of any kind, be it a whole new construction or a conversion, should consider pre-hung fire doors for your project. A pre-hung doorset consists of a door leaf which has been pre-hung into a frame with its architrave, handles and locks fitted on one side. Once secured onsite into the […]
Read MoreA Quick Guide To Fire Doors For The Healthcare Sector
In every public building there is a necessity and responsibility for safety to be of paramount importance and that includes stringent protection against any fire outbreak. This is particularly important in healthcare environments such as hospitals and care homes where there will be many infirm or elderly occupants with limited mobility for whom having to […]
Read MoreWhy invest in bespoke doorsets for an office?
Commercial property owners already know of the legal requirements of providing fire doors for the safety and peace of mind of the occupants making use of them. Fire doors have been a long-established method of securing valuable time in the event of a fire for occupants to safely vacate the building and to minimise the […]
Read MoreWill Commercial Door Installation Disrupt Your Business?
Most businesses and public buildings will have commercial doors of some description on their premises. All these doors need to be maintained and, at some stage, updated or replaced. When it comes to replacing commercial security doors, how much of an impact will it have on your everyday business routines and function? There are many […]
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