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From manufacturers to building occupants, everyone has a role in ensuring a fire door functions properly in a fire emergency. Knowing the signs of a problem and how to address them can be lifesaving. Routine wear and tear can reduce the effectiveness of even certified doors, so it’s crucial to verify that your fire doors are as secure as they appear. Here are 5 things to check when buying – or maintaining – fire doors. CERTIFICATION - Is it fully certified to provide the best protection? APERTURES - Are the apertures a weak spot compromising performance? FITTING - Does it fit properly stopping smoke spreading? CLOSERS - Is the closer doing its job correctly? OPERATION - Does the door shut completely? Delve deeper into each of these considerations here: https://lnkd.in/eUAQPv79 #FDSW24 #FireSafety #RecogniseItReportIt

🚨 75% Of All Fire Doors Fail A Basic Inspection 🚨 Ensuring the functionality of your fire doors is crucial for building safety. Here are 5 quick checks you can perform: 1️⃣ Inspect the Door Leaf: Check for any damage that extends into the core, compromising its integrity. 2️⃣ Assess the Frame: Ensure it's securely fixed to the aperture without damage or splits. 3️⃣ Check the Gaps: Are they within the required range? 2-4mm around the door and 10mm for fire rating/3mm for smoke rating at the threshold. 4️⃣ Examine the Seals: Look for undamaged seals, free from paint, and with intact brush/rubber elements. 5️⃣ Inspect Hardware: Clean, undamaged hinges, and a closer free from oil, ensuring the door closes fully into the rebate from any angle. If your doors fail with any one of the above checks, your buildings safety is compromised. We are offering a free inspection for a short time only, Check your eligibility with us today to see if you qualify! https://lnkd.in/guznHtNg info@vanguardfireprotection.co.uk #firedoors #propertymanagement #buildingsafety #facilitiesmanagement #passivefireprotection #activefireprotection #firestopping #healthandsafety

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? In total, we carry out 34 different checks to each and every doorset. All parts of the doorsets are covered by the inspections including the: - Leaf and frame - Intumescent fire and cold smoke seals - Hardware including locks, latches, and hinges - Closers and 'hold open devices' - Emergency or panic escape (push bar) devices - Fire-resistant glazing - Leaf perimeter and threshold gaps - Signage The fire doors within your building are an important part of its fire protection system. If they fail to work as they should in the event of a fire it could lead to serious damage or total loss of the building. It may even result in the loss of life. Therefore, it’s critical your fire doors are subject to a robust maintenance regime which should include inspection by a suitably qualified professional. #firesafety #firedoorinspection #firedoorssavelives www.bravo2.co.uk

Ensuring your fire doors are in top condition is not just about compliance - it's crucial for safety. Regular inspections by certified professionals help identify and address issues that could compromise the effectiveness of your fire doors. Common problems to watch out for include: 🔍 Missing or damaged Intumescent strips/cold smoke seals: These essential components prevent flames, smoke, and toxic fumes from spreading through gaps. 🔍 Damaged or altered vision panels: Fire-resistant glazing is critical for maintaining the door’s integrity. 🔍 Ineffective door closers: Doors that don’t close properly can’t contain fire or smoke. 🔍 Ill-fitting doors in frames: Gaps that are too large or too small can render the door ineffective. 🔍 Worn or defective hinges: These can impact door alignment and seal effectiveness. Don’t wait for a problem to arise - schedule your fire door inspection today: 📞 0800 059 0113 📧 hello@commercialfireprotection.co.uk 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dcpyiTd8 #passivefireprotection #fireprotection #FireSafety #FireDoors #BuildingSafety

🔥 Ensuring Safety with Precision! 🔥 At Flame Hold, we're passionate about safeguarding spaces and lives with top-notch fire protection solutions. Our latest installation? An FD30 fire door system tailored for an electric cupboard, equipped with a range of features designed to maximize safety and functionality. Here's what sets our solution apart: 🔹 FD30 Doors & Frames: Certified to withstand fire for up to 30 minutes, these doors are crucial in preventing the spread of flames and smoke. 🔹 Fire-Rated Hinges: Engineered to endure high temperatures, ensuring that the door remains functional even in critical situations. 🔹 Intumescent Fire & Smoke Seals: Expanding when exposed to heat, these seals provide an additional layer of protection by blocking the passage of smoke and flames. 🔹 Architraves: Finished to complement the fire door, ensuring a seamless integration with your building's interior. 🔹 D Pull Handles: Stylish and sturdy, designed to offer easy operation while maintaining safety standards. 🔹 Shoot Bolt: Enhancing the door’s security and stability, particularly important for high-risk areas. 🔹 Fire Door Keep Locked Signs: Clear and visible, ensuring that the door’s integrity is maintained and not compromised by unauthorized access. Our commitment at Flame Hold is to provide not just compliance, but confidence in your fire protection measures. Every detail matters, and every installation is a step towards a safer environment. Ready to elevate your fire safety standards? Let’s discuss how our solutions can protect your premises. 🔒🏢 #FireSafety #PassiveFireProtection #FireDoors #FlameHold

🔹 Did You Know? 🔹 In the UK, fire doors are required to have intumescent seals that expand when exposed to heat, helping to block smoke and flames. These seals are an essential part of a building’s fire safety plan, slowing down the spread of fire and creating safer escape routes. Fire doors are often overlooked, but they are one of the most crucial passive fire protection measures. Without the correct seals and installation, they cannot effectively protect against the rapid spread of smoke and fire—posing serious risks to occupants and property. 🔥 At Skyline Firestopping, we’re dedicated to ensuring that fire doors are up to code, from selecting the right materials to proper installation and maintenance. Our team provides solutions that help buildings comply with UK fire safety standards and improve overall safety. 💼 Want to learn more about fire door compliance or need expert assistance in fire stopping? Connect with Skyline Firestopping to discuss how our expertise can help secure your building and safeguard lives. 📲 07507 862051 📧 mike@skylinefirestopping.com 🌍 Skyline Firestopping #FireSafety #FireDoors #SkylineFirestopping #PassiveFireProtection #BuildingSafety #FireStopping

Concerned about the fire safety of the building you're in? Keep an eye out for signs of a faulty fire door. Here's what to watch for: 1. Certification: Look for a label or plug on top (or sometimes on the side) of the door. 2. Gaps: Ensure the gaps around the top and sides of the door are consistently less than 4mm when closed. While the gap under the door can be slightly larger (up to 8mm), ideally, no light should pass through. 3. Seals: Check for intact intumescent seals around the door or frame, with no signs of damage. 4. Hinges: Confirm all hinges are securely fixed (typically three or more), with no missing or broken screws. 5. Closing properly: Ensure the door closes firmly onto the latch without sticking on the floor or frame. Sharing this post can raise awareness and potentially save lives. #fireriskassessment #passivefireprotection #firesafety #orestonefireprotection #firedoors

🎨 What is Class 0 Paint and Why is it Important? 🔥 Class 0 paint is a specialised fire-retardant coating designed to limit the spread of flames across a surface. It’s crucial in helping to reduce the risk of fire and protect your building’s structure by preventing the rapid escalation of a fire. Why is it important? Compliance with UK Building Regulations 🏢: Class 0 paint meets strict fire safety requirements, making it essential for both residential and commercial properties. Added Protection 🔥: When applied to walls and ceilings, it helps contain the spread of flames, giving occupants precious extra time to evacuate safely. Versatile Application 🖌️: Suitable for various surfaces, it’s often used in areas where fire risks are higher, such as stairways, corridors, and public buildings. Ensure your building meets fire safety standards and protect those inside with Class 0 paint! 👉 Get in touch with us today to learn more about our fire protection solutions and how we can help safeguard your property. #FireSafety #Class0Paint #BuildingProtection #InfinityFirePrevention #FireProtection

Fire doors are crucial for the safety of a building and its occupants. They help contain fire and smoke and compartmentalise a building reducing damage to both the building and the people inside, allowing more time for evacuation. Fire doors must be of the correct specification, installed to the required standard and maintained thereafter for the ongoing safety of all the occupants of the building. A fire door assembly not only includes the door leaf, but also the frame, doorstops, seals, hinges, and hardware. Using just one wrong component may have a detrimental effect on the performance of the fire door in a real live fire situation. This is why it’s paramount that certified professionals (like us) install your fire doors. This video demonstrates this first hand. The outside of the fire door barely shows any signs of fire or damage, but on the inside, the entire room and its contents are completely ruined by the fire. If you need a quote for a fire door survey, remedial works or replacement fire doors, get in touch! #FDSW #firedoors #firedoorinstall #passivefireprotection #prestige #prestigefiresafety

*Ensuring Fire Safety in Commercial Spaces: Key Smoke Detector Placement Guidelines* Fire protection is crucial; proper smoke detector placement can make all the difference. Here’s a quick guide for placing smoke detectors on ceilings with beams: Solid joists are treated like beams for spacing. Ceilings with shallow beams (<10% ceiling height) allow smooth spacing with detectors on ceilings or beams. Deeper beams (≥10% ceiling height): Beam spacing ≥40% ceiling height? Place detectors in each beam pocket. Beam spacing <40% ceiling height? Use smooth spacing parallel to beams and half-spacing perpendicular. Compliance with these guidelines ensures effective smoke detection in every corner of a room, enhancing safety measures for your building. See >>>> NFPA-72 [17.7.3.2.4.2] 🛠 Stay compliant, stay safe! 🛠 #FireSafety #BuildingRegulations #SmokeDetectors #FirePrevention #SafetyFirst #nfpa NFPA #nfpa72