It is a legal requirement for any building with public access to have properly certificated fire doors in place, in order to prevent and reduce the risks associated in the event of a fire – which can be costly both for business and, more importantly, to people’s welfare and safety. Fire doors are manufactured to […]

We all understand, and appreciate, how vitally important fire doors are in keeping us safe, especially in workplaces and other public buildings. Fire doors are part of a building’s passive fire protection system and are fundamental to fire safety strategies for any building. They provide critical protection within a building, such as escape routes, to […]

It seems straightforward to most people what fire doors are for, and what they do. Their main function is to divide and compartmentalise a building in order to contain and slow down the spread of danger in the event of a fire breaking out. They delay the spread of flames and dangerous smoke in order […]

When you’re developing a professional or commercial space, or renovating an existing location, there are numerous aspects to consider. Along with design features and utility, however, it’s paramount that you focus on accessibility and safety – specifically, additions that provide a defence against fires. Through choosing a bespoke fire door, however, you can ensure that […]

We’ve all seen fire doors in our places of work, public buildings and hotels. There is a natural assumption that, when we see a fire door, we believe it to be there for our safety, and most people will understand the concept of the function they perform. In the event of a fire breaking out, […]

Responsible construction firms, facility managers and architects have never taken fire safety lightly. However, recent events and the growing amount of legislation that applies to construction and maintenance have added to the weight of this responsibility. If you’re in charge of either building, renovating or maintaining public and multi-occupancy buildings, then you need to take […]

Fire rated doors are a must in all business and commercial spaces. They provide additional safety and security for employees, clients and the building itself. Despite the huge safety features they offer, many fire rated doors are not aesthetically pleasing; heavy glazed fire doors obstruct natural light and internal fire doors may prevent that ‘open […]

Knowing how to identify and check internal fire doors might just save your life. Fortunately, a fire door is relatively easy to identify thanks to certain tell tale signs. In the event of a fire, knowing that you can count on a minimum of 30 minutes of fire resistance delivers peace of mind and allows […]

When a fire starts, the biggest danger to human life, apart from the flames, is smoke inhalation, which can damage the lungs, cause unconsciousness, and even kill if inhaled in large enough quantities. While fire doors are excellent at keeping back flames, they wouldn’t be half as effective without their intumescent seals to assist with […]