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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›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…
Read more ›How To Ensure Your Business Is Safe From A Fire Business owners have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of persons on their premises in case of fire – it is vital that employees, visitors, and the premises themselves are protected. In order to mitigate the risks of fire and to make sure that…
Read more ›The Benefits Of Made to Measure Office Fire Doors Every business owner knows that they have a legal responsibility to ensure that the fire doors in their premises are fit for purpose. Whilst a fire is a worst case scenario, it’s important that business owners follow legislation to make certain that people are safe and…
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