The correct installation of Fire Door assemblies and door sets is fundamental to their overall performance because it will ensure the fire door will remain reliable to its fire integrity rating. We offer a Fire door measure and supply service with our certified installer Toby.
Maintaining a fire door is as critical as any other role in the lifecycle of a door for the fire safety of any building. If you notice any defects these should be rectified immediately. Please contact us for a quote to repair and bring your Fire Door up to standard.
A Fire door consists of several components:
What are intumescent strips?
Intumescent strips are fitted to fire doors, and when exposed to extreme heat they expand to close any gaps or edges that might facilitate the spread of smoke & fire.
Intumescent strips for fire doors are generally designed to provide around 30 – 60 minutes of fire resistance. This means they contain the spread of fire for a specific period so that occupants have enough time to safely evacuate a building.
Signage to identify Fire Doors is required by the Health and Safety Executive to ensure they are used effectively to keep your workplace or residence safe. Fire Door signs are used to indicate different required behaviours, such as 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 to stop the spread of smoke and flames and enable the swift evacuation of the building’s occupants.
Regulations:
Fire Doors are crucial in 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. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require regular checks to ensure that self-closing devices are working and the fire doors including flat entrance doors are in efficient working order and in good repair. These checks are to ensure that the existing door standard is maintained.
Click here for the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (www.gov.uk)
Fire Door Ratings Explained:
FD30: This rating means that the door has been shown to control the spread of fire and smoke for at least 30 minutes when installed correctly.
FD60: This rating means that the door has been shown to control the spread of fire and smoke for at least 60 minutes when installed correctly.
FD30s/FD60s: the '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.
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