When to use FD30 vs FD60 Fire safety is a vital consideration in all buildings but especially so in buildings for public use and larger residential occupation. There are many legal, mandatory stipulations for such buildings to ensure the best possible egress from a populated building in the event of a fire outbreak. Amongst the…
Read more ›Double Fire Doors – Use a Custom-Made Commercial Door All commercial, and many residential, buildings need to have appropriate fire doors installed – not only is it a legal and mandatory requirement, any building owner and/or manager has a moral obligation to provide the best possible safety for the building and its’ occupants in the…
Read more ›Protect Apartment Blocks From Fires in the Winter Months Whilst fire safety in a residential apartment block is the overall responsible of a building owner and/or manager, the tenants, or residents themselves can contribute greatly to the buildings’, and their own, safety in the event of a fire outbreak. Here are some common causes of…
Read more ›Fire door hinges are a key part of the door performance We are all aware of the importance of safety and security within public buildings, including the threat of fire outbreak. Many residential buildings also require fire doors of specific standards to be installed – wherever fire doors are installed there are specific guidelines and…
Read more ›Commercial security tips – Protect your business assets Effective security is vital for protecting commercial property, assets and people in the workplace. The potential financial loss from a security failure can be devastating for a business as well as damaging reputation and employees’ peace of mind and welfare. Protecting all these business aspects as well…
Read more ›How to choose interior doors to fit your style When choosing internal doors for any property there are a number of elements to consider with regards to, not only the functionality of the doors, but the also the aesthetic appearance. Many may think that this just applies to residential houses or homes, but many commercial…
Read more ›Fire drills in the workplace – a quick checklist Commercial buildings must perform regular fire drills as part of their health and safety regulations. It helps to keep everyone on track should a real fire occur and it is crucial to identify any potential faults or dangers with existing evacuation plans, allowing time to adapt…
Read more ›Benefits of using purpose made fire doors Fire doors are an essential element in containing and / or stopping house fires, and are required by law within commercial buildings. Their purpose is to isolate a fire, offering people enough time to safely evacuate the building. Whilst they are a legal requirement within public buildings, nowadays,…
Read more ›The most common fire hazards in commercial offices Fires can occur at any time at any place. So, it’s important to be aware of any potential hazards and to remove these hazards to prevent unnecessary fires within the workplace. Whether you’re working in an older building or a modern purpose-built office, it’s extremely important to…
Read more ›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…
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