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Fire Door Guidance 2022

Fire Door Guidance 2022

In January 2023, new fire safety regulations were introduced in England, along with updates to fire door guidance. The legislation changes require residential buildings to update their fire door products with a focus on regular fire door maintenance and procedures....

Fire Door Safety Week 2022

Fire Door Safety Week 2022

Launched in 2013, Fire Door Safety Week is a UK-wide campaign which aims to raise awareness of fire doors. We want to highlight the importance of a fire door and the role they play in keeping people safe. This mass market awareness campaign is run annually, usually in...

FD30 Fire Door, What Does It Mean For Your Business?

FD30 Fire Door, What Does It Mean For Your Business?

In the event of a fire, your building’s design and materials can make a big difference in whether your structure can be saved. Fire doors play a critical role in ensuring that the structures you build today, and the people inside them, are as safe as possible.

Understanding Fire Door Gap Regulations

Understanding Fire Door Gap Regulations

The key to a fire door gap.. Fire doors are designed to restrict the spread of fire and smoke through a building. This is achieved by separating spaces that could otherwise act as a conduit for fire and smoke. Additionally, in order for this to work, there must be an...

What is The Purpose of a Fire Door?

What is The Purpose of a Fire Door?

In the event of a fire, your building’s design and materials can make a big difference in whether your structure can be saved. Fire doors play a critical role in ensuring that the structures you build today, and the people inside them, are as safe as possible.

Is It Okay To Wedge a Fire Door Open?

Is It Okay To Wedge a Fire Door Open?

Is it ok to wedge open a fire door? The quickest answer to this question is no, you should never permanently wedge open a fire door. However, there are situations where propping a fire door open temporarily is okay to do. Continue reading to find out when you wedge...

What Type of Safety Sign is used on a Fire Door

What Type of Safety Sign is used on a Fire Door

Fire exit signs and fire door signs are different. Fire exit signs are used to alert individuals to the location of a fire door or suitable building exit. Generally, fire door signs are placed on the outside of a fire door to indicate or instruct that it must be kept...

How to Stop Fire Doors Slamming

How to Stop Fire Doors Slamming

Fire Doors Are Slamming Shut "Hey Google, how do I stop fire doors slamming?" We have the answer. Fire doors are a critical part of any fire protection system. They help to prevent the spread of fire and other hazards, such as toxic fumes. However, if not properly...