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Laminate doors with 99.9% protection from bacteria Due to the pandemic, the health and safety of employees has never been in the spotlight more than it is today. Whilst your staff return to work you may be contemplating all the changes that you need to make to minimise the risk of infection in your premises….

The benefits of ordering bespoke interior doorsets In the construction of any building project, then the doors are an important feature to be considered. As well as acting in their most obvious function of entry and exit points to different rooms and the building itself, they will often have the extra, vital function of providing…

Specifying Acoustic Doors – Key Questions Noise is bad for health. People who are exposed to constant high levels of noise, whether it’s in the workplace, home or outdoors, show increased hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases. The Architectural and Specialist Door Manufacturers’ Association (ADSMA) quotes two studies: a 2013 British Medical Journal study showed those…

How To Reduce Sources Of Ignition In The Workplace When considering fire risk assessments in the workplace the designated responsible person should always consider potential sources of ignition and how to reduce the risk that these may bring. Where sources of ignition cannot be reduced they must be mitigated to ensure that all workplace fire…

What Landlords Should Be Doing For Fire Safety During Covid-19 Crisis The coronavirus pandemic has brought about a lot of change in the world very quickly and during this time landlords may well consider what obligations have changed for them and what changes they may need to make to their fire safety measures. As a…

When To Upgrade To Fire Resistant Doors Business owners have a legal obligation to ensure that their premises, and the people that use those premises, are adequately protected against fire. From appropriate risk assessments to regular maintenance, from fire door installation to fire alarm systems, fire safety measures must be taken seriously if you are…

Purpose Made Fire Doors Can Have Both Soundproofing And Security Features Whether you are looking for a door for the office, apartment suite or public building – such as a school or hospital – it can be difficult to find one door that meets all your needs. However, it is possible to have a multi-use…

Can Internal Fire Doors Have Glass Panels? When you are considering internal fire doors for your business safety always comes first. It is important to remember that safe fire doors can also be stylish fire doors and that their design can be sophisticated as well as practical. When considering bespoke fire doors you may be…

What Should Be On A Fire Action Notice? It is a legal requirement of the designated responsible person in a building to inform all occupants, whether they are staff or visitors, of the fire safety instructions. Fire Action Notices are a recognised and widely used method to comply with these legislative requirements. Fire Action Notices…

Why are fire doors so important? Everyone knows that as a business owner you have a legal responsibility to ensure that your premises are safe and secure from fire for your employees and any visitors to the building. This includes fire prevention and maintenance of fire safety equipment. Fire safety doors are an important aspect…