When a fire breaks out, every second counts. Importantly, those seconds can be increased with correctly installed fire doors. In other words, a properly installed fire door can mean the difference between a safe escape and serious injury. But that begs the question, how long will a fire door hold back a fire?
No surprise that there isn’t a universal answer to this question because the answer depends on the fire rating and whether the door meets current fire door regulations and building regulations. What is certain is that fire doors will hold back a fire for long enough to give you and your loved ones a chance to escape unharmed, making it worth every penny invested.
Click here, call 0113 279 5854, or email info@yeomanshield.com to speak to our expert team at Yeoman Shield about fire door installation, and get the latest products and advice available from a reputable company.
Fire doors are specifically designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke for as long as possible, providing the best line of defence against raging flames. Unlike ordinary doors, certified fire doors are fire-resistant and tested to withstand fire for a set period of time.
Most modern fire doors have a fire resistance rating of:
The type of fire doors you need for your premises can be determined by your industry, number of rooms, and likelihood of fires, etc. Ultimately, everything is taken into consideration to determine what would give you and fellow users of the building a chance to get out promptly. For example, long fire doors with higher ratings are often required in higher-risk environments such as high-rise buildings or premises with multiple occupancy.
In cases of a fire, every little thing can make a huge difference! Even though the fire resistance rating of a fire door tells you how long fire-rated doors can hold back flames, fire, and smoke under test conditions. In real situations, environmental conditions and installation quality can make a massive difference.
To perform correctly, a fire door must:
At Yeoman Shield, we cannot stress the importance of every detail when it comes to fire safety precautions. By following the correct procedures, keeping your fire doors closed and ensuring all the seals and frames are functioning, you could gain minutes, not seconds.
To prevent fire spread and allow occupants to evacuate safely, fire doors must be installed correctly using compatible parts such as hinges, glazing and seals. The best way to ensure proper installation is with a reliable company, such as us at Yeoman Shield.
By using us, you can guarantee that your fire doors are installed correctly, and all the joints and seals are checked for effectiveness.
Under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, property owners are responsible for ensuring fire safety measures are in place. This includes installing certified fire doors where required and carrying out a fire risk assessment, which can be done by the responsible person or an accredited third-party company.
Things to look at are the flat entrance doors, communal areas and individual flats in buildings with multiple occupancy, which require fire protection measures.
Every step you take has to be in conjunction with the fire regulations so that you can not only comply with legal requirements but also keep everyone, including yourself, safe.
The role fire doors play is unparalleled in saving lives. They create a strong barrier that slows down smoke and flames, giving time for occupants to plan an escape and get out safely. They also provide time for the fire service to get to the site to limit damage.
For further information on how long fire doors can withstand fire, or to install fire doors that meet current safety standards, click here, call 0113 279 5854, or email info@yeomanshield.com today! Our fire door specialists at Yeoman Shield are ready to help you with all your fire safety needs.
