Fire Door Installation
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Fire Door Installation
Do you need to replace a fire door or install a new fire door, if so Grenville fire protection can install fire doors purchased through our approved UK manufacturers.
Unlike an emergency exit that sits on the outside of the building, a fire door is used internally. It is a technical product that has been tested to provide a timed level or resistance should a fire occur. The purpose of the fire door is to reduce the spread of fire and smoke from one area to another usually to protect an exit route and provide a safe refuge.
UK law places an obligation on building operators to make sure fire doors and escape doors are installed correctly. Fire doors are an essential part of a buildings fire compartmentation system and it is important that they are installed correctly. Not all joiners and carpenters understand installation and maintenance requirements surrounding fire doors. Our competent operatives ensure all fire doors are installed to a high standard. Fire doors that have been installed correctly are more effective at holding back fire and smoke than fire doors that have been installed incorrectly. Therefore, it is of paramount importance that fire doors are installed by a competent person.
Interesting Facts About Fire Doors
About 3 million new fire doors are bought and installed every year in the UK
The vast majority of fire doors are made from timber
In a survey among fire risk assessors, 80% of escape routes were obstructed, 65% of fire doors were wedged open, 85% had door closers disconnected
Leaving fire doors wedged or propped open disregards the safety of others and is against the law
In a recent review of 100 cases prosecuted under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire doors were the second highest reason for prosecutions
All fire doors should be fitted with intumescent seals – they expand 5-10 times their original size sealing the gaps around the perimeter of the door and holding the door construction firmly in place
Some fire doors may also need smoke seals and / or acoustic seals
Essential ironmongery for fire doors must be CE marked and the correct signage displayed
Interesting Facts About Fire Doors
About 3 million new fire doors are bought and installed every year in the UK
The vast majority of fire doors are made from timber
In a survey among fire risk assessors, 80% of escape routes were obstructed, 65% of fire doors were wedged open, 85% had door closers disconnected
Leaving fire doors wedged or propped open disregards the safety of others and is against the law
In a recent review of 100 cases prosecuted under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire doors were the second highest reason for prosecutions
All fire doors should be fitted with intumescent seals – they expand 5-10 times their original size sealing the gaps around the perimeter of the door and holding the door construction firmly in place
Some fire doors may also need smoke seals and / or acoustic seals
Essential ironmongery for fire doors must be CE marked and the correct signage displayed
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