Following on from our previous blog post about fire door regulations and the importance of fire safety, it’s crucial to know what products can help protect you and prevent a fire if one is to occur in the workplace.
In every commercial building, the main point of escape is a fire door. In 2019, a study found that over 76% of fire doors failed inspections, with the three main recurring reasons being “excessive gaps”, “smoke sealing issues” and “poorly adjusted door closers” that prevent the fire door from holding back the spread of a fire.
At FPC, we specialise in safety. Dedicated to providing simple and effective fire protection solutions across the nation. With our expertise, we’re able to fix the problems that arise with inspections to create a safer environment with your fire doors for you and your employees.
Why do you need a fire door?
A fire door is a specially designed door that helps to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Fire doors are typically made of heavy-duty material such as solid wood and are designed to seal tightly so that air cannot pass through.
Fire doors play an important role in keeping people safe during a fire by helping to prevent the spread of flames and smoke. Fire doors should be fitted with intumescent strips and special fire door seals, which expand in the heat to help seal the door shut.
Fire doors are an important part of any building’s fire safety system and are required by many building codes, both domestic and commercial. Fire doors must be properly sealed, installed and maintained to work properly.
Studies however are finding that fire safety is declining. The number of Home Fire Safety Checks (HFSCs) fell in the 10 years from 2010 to 2021 by over 300,000. This drastic decline in safety checks has since led to a decline in quality as well as the correct installation of fire doors.
Visit the FPC (UK) Ltd website for more information on Fire Safety Products for Doors