The main purpose of a fire door is to save lives, while stopping a fire from progressing throughout the building, giving time to occupants to escape to safety and enable fire fighters to gain access. Fire doors are essential as part of a building passive fire protection system and are used in residential, public, offices, factories and more.

The fire door allows egress from a space, closing once released. It protects escape routes in event of a fire, which reduces smoke inhalation and fire. It can potentially limit the amount of oxygen available and slow down the fire. Fire doors are manufactured to withstand the heat and reduce the spread of fire for a set period, based on the door specifications. This can be anywhere from thirty to sixty minutes, giving those inside time to escape.

Fire doors are manufactured including a frame, door leaf and fixtures and fittings. Some are solid, while others have a special core. They are fitted with intumescent seals and installed in the frame, which seals the door on impact, stopping the heat, smoke and fire from spreading around the edges. Doors are fitted with smoke seals, which improves visibility should a fire break out and those inside need to escape.

It is essential that all fire doors UK are installed by a certified technician in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. They also need to be maintained regularly, ensuring that they can protect lives should a fire break out. Frequency is determined by a number of factors including the condition and age of the door, along with how often it is used. A staircase fire door will be used more than one in the basement, for example. The door must be fitted correctly by a certified installer, it should also be inspected and maintained by a certified fire safety technician.

Jonny Millard, the General Manager at AJM Fire Safety, said “Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, building owners, operators and occupants, including residential properties, have a responsibility to ensure their properties and occupants are safe. This includes ensuring the fire door UK is fit for purpose and is regularly maintained. They have a legal responsibility under the legislation and can be prosecuted if they do not meet these regulations.”

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