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Why should fire doors be kept closed All public and shared buildings, along with multi-storey and buildings of multiple occupation, are subject to strict fire safety rules and regulations. Amongst the most prominent – and important – aspects of fire safety are the presence, fitting and function of specialist fire doors. Fire doors are an…

What is a fire action notice? All commercial buildings or business premises must always have in place the relevant health and safety procedures for the protection of any building occupants or visitors. This is especially relevant for fire safety – all business buildings need at least two or three fire safety signs. Everyone will be…

Four simple fire door checks to prevent the spread of smoke A fire outbreak in any building is always a serious matter – both lives and property can be lost in such circumstances. There are more casualties caused by smoke inhalation though rather than from the fire or flames themselves – smoke can very quickly…

Common fire hazards for facilities managers All public and commercial environments, along with many residential premises, will have a designated ‘responsible person’ whose duty it is to consider the coordination of people, space and equipment within those premises. This person is the facilities manager, and part of their remit in this role is the health…

Common fire hazards in retail environments Fire hazards are a concern in any building in any environment – but they are especially concerning in any public building where there will be a constant flow of different people accessing the area. This includes, obviously, all retail environments – shops have a constant throughput of members of…

Improve office productivity with good acoustics If your job is office-based then it is likely that there is an ‘open-plan’ element to your working environment. Whilst this form of workplace brings a welcome inclusivity and ‘social’ element, it can also carry distractions that can sometimes make efficient work more difficult with noise being the biggest…

Top ways to reduce noise in the workplace Noise interference is a common problem in the workplace – studies show a significant loss of productivity through this issue, as well as having a detrimental effect on staff wellbeing and attendance. There are, however a number of different solutions you can employ in dealing with noise…

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…