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Preventing the spread fire and smoke in buildings.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that flat entrance doors must be considered in the Fire Risk Assessment mandated by the Fire Safety Order. Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require regular checks to ensure that self-closing devices are working. Also that the fire doors, including flat entrance doors are in efficient working order. Importantly, these checks are to ensure that the existing door standard is maintained.
Click here for the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (www.gov.uk)
FD30: The fire door has been shown to control the spread of fire and smoke for at least 30 minutes when installed correctly.
FD60: Door has been shown to control the spread of fire and smoke for at least 60 minutes when installed correctly.
FD30s/FD60s: Containing ‘s’ after FD30 or FD60 signifies that the door is not only fire resistant, but also able to stop the spread of cold smoke. These doors have smoke brushes and intumescent strips.
Fitted to fire doors are Intumescent strips, and when exposed to extreme heat. Additionally they expand to close any gaps or edges that might facilitate the spread of smoke & fire.
Learn MoreIntumescent strips for fire doors are generally designed to provide around 30 – 60 minutes of fire resistance. As a result they contain the spread of fire for a specific period. In short occupants have enough time to safely evacuate a building.
Book in TodayA Fire door consists of several components:
Signage to identify Fire Doors is required by the Health and Safety Executive. Most importantly to ensure they are used effectively to keep your workplace or residence safe.
Signs are used to indicate different required behaviours. Including keeping the door closed, keeping the door clear from obstructions, or keeping the door unlocked when the premises are occupied. Whether it’s a standard or automatic fire door, these instructions are crucial in the event of a fire.
Helping to stop the spread of smoke and flames and enable the swift evacuation of the building’s occupants. Integral side panels or fanlight panels (in an associated door screen)
Call us TodayClosers are mechanical devices that are installed on fire doors to automatically close and latch the door in the event of a fire. Likewise to help contain a fire and prevent the spread of smoke and flames throughout a building.
There are various types of closer. Most common being overhead door closers and floor spring door closers. Some models are also equipped with a hold-open feature. Therefore, allows the door to be held open during normal operation and automatically close when the fire alarm is activated.
It’s important to ensure that fire door closers are properly installed and maintained. Also that they are compatible with the fire door they are being used on. Above all, regular testing and maintenance are crucial to ensure that the fire door closers are in good working condition. Along with being able to perform their function in case of a fire.
Call us TodayFire doors play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety within a building. Allowing for movement throughout the building while limiting the spread of fire. Thus giving occupants ample time to evacuate safely. However, for fire doors to function properly, they must be closed or close automatically in the event of a fire. Holding them open with objects such as wedges or extinguishers is a common practice but is both dangerous and illegal.
Holders (also known as retainers) for fire doors offer a legal and safe solution for keeping fire doors open during daily operations. Consequently, these devices securely hold the doors open, but in case of a fire, they release the doors, allowing them to close and perform their intended function.
Retainers can either be connected to the building’s fire alarm system or have an acoustic sensor that detects the sound of a fire alarm. The former type can be powered by batteries or a mains power source, while the latter are usually battery-powered and are generally faster and easier to install.
Request a QuoteDrop-down fire door seals are a crucial component of any passive fire protection system. As such play a vital role in preventing the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire.
Typically this type of seal is installed on the bottom edge of a fire door and drop automatically when a door closes. So preventing the spread of smoke, fire and materials like dust.
Book in TodayPush bars (also known as panic or crash bars) are usually fitted with a bolt or a latch. Intended for installation on final exit doors which may be used by members of the public in the event of an emergency.
Designed to be universally simple to use and identify by anyone who is not aware of the building layout. To aid in fast evacuation should the need arise. Suitable for use on a wide range of doors.
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