Why You Need Fire Doors Instead of Fire Exits!

The people who use fire safety in the building are majorly confused about the fire doors and fire exits. To know whether to use the fire doors in the building or fire rated doors London is a point which requires an intense discussion. The people who don't have knowledge about the safety of the building should have proper information that what is better than which one.

Fire door with fire door installation certification is basically a internal door which give the benefits of i) create an escape route through a building while a fire escape; and ii) compartmentalize a fire, to stop flames and smoke spreading from one section of the building to another. For instance, the balcony doors, which protect the fire from getting from one flat to another; the stairway, to stop the fire to spread the fire from one floor to another.

Fire exit doors London have to be kept shut at all times unless certified fire door retainers are installed which hold the fire door open until a fire alarm is set off.

Fire doors are timber constructions, for the main use of stopping smoke and fire to spread at a minimum speed, period of 30 minutes maximum, till then the fire extinguisher can do its work. Because a fire door with fire door installation certification  is not simply a block of wood in a frame but an assembly of fire resistant parts – door leaf/leaves, door frame, hardware (e.g. locks, latches, hinges, etc), any glazing, smoke/in tumescent seals and an automatic closing device – it is also known as a fire door set.

As we talk about the fire exit door it is mainly for the external door. This door with fire door installation certification can be free to be kept open or closed it can be fire resistant. The main purpose of fire exit door is to allow a quick and fast escape through the door without getting injured to the safe place away from the fireplace. The directions of the fire doors should be given to the residents and regular fire drills should be conducted in the building so that the public is aware and can make the best use of fire door. It is the fire rated doors London which is usually kept closed and is opened at the time of real emergency, and it is easy to push and open the door at the time of fire.

Fire exit doors London can also be opened from the outside if for example a panic bar with a key lock override is fitted. Fire exits must never be obstructed and have to be clearly marked and well lit. Best practice dictates that fire exit signs are fitted above fire rated doors London.