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Making the complex simple
Understanding Fire Door regulations can be complex and frustrating. Here at Fire Door Specialists, we’re here to help – stripping back the complex information to tell you what you need, why you need it, and how we can help. Below you’ll find a catalogue of articles that should provide the answers that you’re looking for, however we appreciate wading through articles can also be frustrating – so if you want to call us or email us with a question – you can do just that and one of our expert team will get back to you as quickly as they can.
Fire Doors Explained: Top 10 Questions Answered
Fire doors are a vital piece of fire safety equipment. Here we answer some of the top 10 questions that are commonly asked about fire doors. What is a fire door and what is its purpose? A fire door is a specialist door which is purpose-built to withstand fires for as...
A Guide to Fire Safety in HMOs & Flats in the UK
Fire safety is crucial in HMOs and flats as they face a heightened risk of fire due to the layout and living arrangements the properties have. The subdivision of larger properties into smaller living areas within flats, and private rooms that are often locked with...
How to tell when your Fire Door needs repairing?
A fire door is an essential piece of fire safety equipment, as it can play a significant role in containing a fire in one place, allowing people within a building enough time to escape. These doors can be extremely effective, but they will only do the job that they...
FD30 vs FD60 – Choosing the Right Fire Door for Your Building
‘FD30’ and ‘FD60’ may appear to be a random combination of letters and numbers, but if you’re the responsible person for a building, you really should know the difference and know where they should be placed.
Fire Doors: What You Need to Know & Where They’re Required
Fire Doors are a really important part of any building, as depending on their Fire Rating – they’ll protect people and property from fire for up to thirty minutes or longer in the event of an emergency, but do you know which doors are required to be Fire Rated?
Does My House Need A Fire Door?
According to statistics* undertaken by the home office, there were 27,166 dwelling fires as of year-end, March 2022 with a whopping 73% of that (19,831) being houses, bungalows, converted flats and other properties. So, ask yourself is it time to replace your doors for fire rated ones?