Top 5 Features Of Life-Saving Industrial Fire Doors
Fire is a dangerous enemy in large public buildings and workplaces, where it can spread quickly without the proper fire prevention resources in place. Every multi-occupancy building should be equipped with fire extinguishers, well-lit escape routes and a fire emergency plan, where regular alarm tests and drills can ensure every person understands how they can keep themselves safe in a critical situation.
A key part of this process is fire doors, where these are designed to stop fires in their tracks and prevent the spread of flames and spoke. These doors are specially manufactured for this purpose, where they include a range of features that differentiate them from standard doors.
Read on for a look at the top five fire door features that help to make this life-saving piece of equipment effective.
Intumescent Strips
Each fire door features intumescent strips and cold smoke seals on the top and sides of the doors to help prevent the spread of fire. When subjected to heat, intumescent strips will swell to fill gaps or openings, creating an effective fire and smoke resistant seal.
Door Frames
Although the door frame is distinctly separate from the fire door itself, it must adhere to the same fire safety standards. Ideally the two parts will be purchased together to ensure that they fit correctly, helping to improve the functionality of the doors.
Hinges
An easily forgotten part of the door, the hinges allow fire doors to shut swiftly and firmly in a crisis. It is recommended that fire doors are fitted with three fire-rated hinges rather than the standard set of two for normal doors, where these should be checked regularly to ensure they remain in good working order.
Signage
Signage is an essential part of fire prevention and safety, where fire doors should be properly labelled as such on both sides. These signs usually instruct users to keep the fire doors shut, which is necessary if the doors are to function properly.
Staying Closed
Fire doors should never be propped open, as this seriously inhibits their effectiveness in an emergency. A fire door closer should be fitted at the top of every fire door, where a purposely designed door retainer is the only viable way a fire door can be held open. These are made to release the door if an alarm is activated in order to create a fireproof barrier.
Thoroughbred Industrial Doors: Keeping Your Premises Safe With Our Fire Door Range
At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we can install professional fire resistant doors on your premises to help keep your employees and customers safe.
In addition to this, we install a wide range of standard doors, including sectional doors and industrial sliding doors. Our team can also deliver a comprehensive garage door repair service in several areas including Mildenhall and Royston.
Contact us today to find out more.
