Fire doors are critical safety features in buildings, designed to save lives and contain the spread of fire and smoke. They play a key role in a building’s passive fire protection system, providing essential support for both occupant evacuation and firefighting operations. Required in most premises, including residential, public buildings, offices, and factories, fire doors ensure safety in compliance with specific building regulations.
Key Functions of Fire Doors
- Safe Egress: Allows occupants to exit a space safely and automatically closes after release.
- Fire and Smoke Protection: Shields escape routes from smoke, gases, and flames.
- Fire Containment: Limits oxygen access to slow or stop the spread of fire.
Design and Durability
Fire doors are engineered to withstand fire for a minimum of 30 minutes, offering critical time for evacuation if other routes are compromised during a fire emergency. They typically consist of:
- A door leaf (the main door panel)
- Frame and fixtures for structural support
- Intumescent seals, which expand in heat to seal the door edges and block fire/smoke from spreading.
- Smoke seals to prevent the passage of smoke during the early stages of fire.
Materials and Options
Fire doors can be made from a variety of materials, including:
- Wood
- Steel
- Special cores like flax board or wood composites for enhanced fire resistance.
We offer a full range of wood and steel fire doors to meet your specific safety needs.
Ensure your property is fully protected. Contact us today for expert guidance and installation of fire doors that meet the highest safety standards.
