Fire doors – Ashleigh Mackay and Associates
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Are fire doors doing their job?
October 12, 2016
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Fires represent one of the greatest threats to tenants and properties, but fire doors can play a pivotal role in minimising losses. There are on average 162 building fires in the UK every day, with 80% occurring in residential properties. Fire doors, if fitted correctly, are a vital safety feature in buildings as they help to prevent the rapid spread of fire and are a legal requirement in a significant proportion of residential properties. However, they are not always used to best effect. Here, we look at some common challenges and explain what you can do to help improve fire safety in properties. Fire door failures are surprisingly common Figures from the London Fire and Rescue Service suggest that in around a dozen fires each year in the capital, there are significant failures due to fire doors having been replaced, left open or fitted incorrectly. Common fire door faults can include: Wedging open of self-closing doors Damage to, or removal of, self-closing devices (typically over-head closers)…

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