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 […]
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A 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 MoreA Helpful Checklist For Pre Hung Commercial Doorsets
All commercial buildings – offices, retail, and hospitality outlets amongst these – are required to have approved fire doors throughout the property. This is especially important in buildings such as hospitals, schools, nurseries, and any environment in which potentially vulnerable people may be present. These commercial doorsets must all be of a certain standard and […]
Read MoreFatal mistakes to avoid in fire safety
In all buildings health and safety for those who occupy and use the building is a major consideration and concern. The fire safety element is one of the greater concerns – all public buildings and many private dwellings must meet government and industry-set standards and guidelines in their construction and maintenance to safeguard people from […]
Read MoreFire safety checklist for care homes
In any building fire safety can be a matter of life and death – and never more so than in premises such as care homes where the residents are particularly vulnerable due to age and potential restricted mobility. These establishments must take every possible precaution against fire emergency, and have in place the most efficient […]
Read MoreEducating Staff About Fire Safety And Fire Doors
All businesses should, by law, have fire safety equipment, strategies, and procedures in place to deal with a fire outbreak emergency. That said, these procedures are of little value if the company staff are uneducated in how to use the equipment and what to do in such an emergency! These plans are established to protect […]
Read MoreLearning About Fire Doors As A Fire Safety Officer
Every workplace, plus the building owners and managers, have a duty of care to their staff and all who frequent their business premises. Amongst these duties are the Fire Safety precautions and procedures. Even a minor fire outbreak can result in disaster on many fronts if not quickly contained and extinguished. Every workplace building should […]
Read MoreUnderstanding HMO Fire Regulations
If you are an owner of a house of multiple occupation (HMO) then you also have a responsibility for it’s use and the people who occupy the property at any given time. There are many recommendations and regulations that you need to be aware of, and adhere to, in order to offer the maximum safety […]
Read MoreOffice fire safety checklist – our quick guide
Commercial buildings must perform regular fire drills and provide clear fire safety information as part of their health and safety regulations. These help to keep everyone on track in the event of fire. By maintaining and managing the workplace in such a way, any potential faults or dangers can be easily identified, evacuation information is […]
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