Examples and uses of sound proof fire doors
We’re delighted to return to an old favourite topic – sound proof doors. And more specifically, sound proof fire doors.
We know all about fire doors now, having spent several weeks looking into them, so let’s add in the soundproofing dimension and see where we get to.
What do sound proof fire doors do?
Essentially, two things:
- they act as a sound barrier to reduce noise levels entering and leaving an environment or workspace
- because of their solid construction – to achieve point 1 – they are also able to provide some protection against the spread of fire and smoke
Let’s first look at point 1.
Where are sound proof doors used and why?
There are many environments where we would want doors to provide effective sound-proofing – whether it’s partial (some noise getting in or out is acceptable) or total (no sound should be able to get in, or out, or both). Let’s look at some obvious examples across the range:
Total
- recording studios
- police interview rooms
- operating theatres
As close to total as it’s practical to get
- music halls and concert venues
- libraries
- museums
- galleries
- interview rooms
- board rooms
Try and keep noise to a minimum
- airports (from the outside in of course!)
- hospitals and nursing homes
- hotels
- public amenities
- offices and other commercial establishments
- educational establishments
A quick mention of noise abatement and Quiet Mark
It’s not only for legal or practical reasons that soundproof doors might be required. Generally, we are subject to too much noise almost everywhere we go, and this can seriously affect the quality of our lives …
“Exposure to persistent, unwanted sound is detrimental to health, learning, productivity and quality of life”
so said John Connell, founder of the Noise Abatement Society, as long ago as 1959. And think how much louder the world has got since then!
Quiet Mark sprang from the response to public complaints received by the Noise Abatement Society’s 24/7 national noise help-line, concerning the volume of excessive noise.
Protection against fire
As mentioned above, the doors can also provide protection against the spread of fire and smoke. Let’s take a look at the range:
| Acoustic door model | Fire resistance | Suitable for |
| 31 dB 32 dB 33 dB | Optional fire strips can be fitted for 30 minutes rating.
Optional upgrade to 54mm core with fire strips for 60 minute rating
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General use |
| 35 dB | Optional fire strips can be fitted for 30 minutes rating.
Optional upgrade to 54mm core with fire strips for 60 minute rating
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School classrooms, hotels |
| 40 dB | 30 minute fire rating with applicable fire strips (glazed/unglazed singles)
60 minute fire rating with applicable fire strips (unglazed pairs)
90 minute fire rating with applicable fire strips (unglazed singles)
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Hospitals, small music rooms |
| 42 dB | Fire strips deliver 30 or 60 minute ratings
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Cinemas and Lecture theatres |
| 45 dB | Fire strips deliver 30 or 60 minute ratings
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Music rooms and Conference rooms |
| 54 dB | Fire strips deliver 30 or 60 minute ratings
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Hotel inter-communicating doors
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How to get expert advice
It’s important that you talk to experts who specialise in the manufacture and installation of sound proof fire doors– and who can give you excellent advice and guidance based on years of successful installations and a large and satisfied customer base.
If you would like further information, you can fill out our contact form or call us on 020 3199 5862.
As always we’ll be delighted to help and advise you.
