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Fire Door Essentials Videos
Fire Doors
What are fire doors made from?
We have a look at what fire doors and their cores are constructed from.
Why are fire doors important?
Importance of fire doors Fire doors are an engineered safety device. You cannot underestimate the role they play in fire safety. Fire doors save lives and save property. You...
Why you should use an accredited fire door installer
Why is fire door installation important? Fire doors are widely available in the UK. You can purchase fire doors in bulk or off the shelf from a builders' merchant. Fire...
Inspection & Maintenance
6 most common reasons fire foors fail an inspection
Introduction A building's ability to keep people safe in a fire door is hugely dependent on the performance of its fire doors. Fire doors that are correctly installed and...
The Five-Step Check for Fire Doors
Why is the Five-Step Check important? The Five-Step Check for fire doors is a vital resource. Any responsible person can use it at any business or building. As a...
Seals
What is the difference between intumescent strips and smoke seals?
What is the difference between intumescent strips and smoke seals? What is the primary purpose of a fire door seal? Fire door seals are installed between the frame of the...
Laws & Standards
Fire Door Regulations
Fire Door Regulations What are fire door regulations and does UK law say about fire doors? In the UK fire safety law applies to any building except the inside of people's...
What is the Fire Safety Order?
What is The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005? In the previous years, the Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 19976/1999 Act 1961 and the Fire Precautions Act...
Hardware
Fire Door Closers
Overhead closers One of the most important pieces of hardware on a fire door is the over head closer. It is vital that the door is able to self close all the way to the...
