bodycote warrington fire
core & fire rated timber doorset 'certified'
maintenance & installers of fire doors/doorsets
after a doorset has been fitted and installed they should'nt just be forgot about !! maintenance is a big key- a door which has not been properly maintained may fail,with serious consequences for a building and the people who live or work in it,
It can be easy to forget that a fire door,unlike other doors in a building is,infact an engineered safety device with a set of components that work together to impede the spread of fire for a set period of time.Thats its all important job if a fire does break out and thats why fire doors need special attention and regular maintenance.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A FIRE DOOR?
.Just like any passive or active fire protection system,it is essential for a fire door to perform its vital task in the event of a fire.
. As with any similar life-saving product, a fire door should be regulary checked to ensure it functions properly and is ready to use.It is exactly the same as testing the battery of a smoke alarm or having the pressure of a fire extinguisher checked regularly.
. Most of the time,a fire door is used like any other door,and is subject to the day to day wear and tear of opening and closing as people pass through.The building and the surrounding enviroment can also change and affect the door. It is important to check if regular use or changes to the surroundings affect it in any way.
. periodic checks should be carried out at least once every six months.Newly occupied buildings may require more frequent checks in the first year of use.Where a door is heavily used,it should be checked every three months.
core & fire rated timber doorset 'certified'
maintenance & installers of fire doors/doorsets
after a doorset has been fitted and installed they should'nt just be forgot about !! maintenance is a big key- a door which has not been properly maintained may fail,with serious consequences for a building and the people who live or work in it,
It can be easy to forget that a fire door,unlike other doors in a building is,infact an engineered safety device with a set of components that work together to impede the spread of fire for a set period of time.Thats its all important job if a fire does break out and thats why fire doors need special attention and regular maintenance.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A FIRE DOOR?
.Just like any passive or active fire protection system,it is essential for a fire door to perform its vital task in the event of a fire.
. As with any similar life-saving product, a fire door should be regulary checked to ensure it functions properly and is ready to use.It is exactly the same as testing the battery of a smoke alarm or having the pressure of a fire extinguisher checked regularly.
. Most of the time,a fire door is used like any other door,and is subject to the day to day wear and tear of opening and closing as people pass through.The building and the surrounding enviroment can also change and affect the door. It is important to check if regular use or changes to the surroundings affect it in any way.
. periodic checks should be carried out at least once every six months.Newly occupied buildings may require more frequent checks in the first year of use.Where a door is heavily used,it should be checked every three months.