To prevent the spread of a fire, fire doors are ideal as they work by containing the blaze long enough for the occupants to safely evacuate the building. The fire door will only work in the event of a fire if the fire door is closed. Having a fire door closer will close the door as soon as the fire alarm is activated.

Fire doors are not commonly kept closed due to a range of reasons including the below:

• Movement of people through the building

• Frequent access due to high footfall

• To circulate air

Due to the above reasons, some companies will have their fire door wedged open which will stop the fire door from closing in the event of a fire. This is not only illegal but dangerous also as it could result in large fires being spread across the building.

By installing a fire door retainer or free-swing door closer it will hold the door in an open position and it is operated by a fire alarm. By the closer being operated by a fire alarm you will have the assurance that if a fire breaks out, and the fire alarm is activated, the door will close to restore the required fire barrier. The fire door with a closer or holder can prevent a fire from engulfing an entire property or just having localised damage to a single room.

For a fire door, you can buy acoustic devices that constantly listen for a continuous alarm to electromagnetic options that are directly controlled by relays on the fire alarm system. A fire door retainer will hold the door in the open position against the pressure from the door closer. This will release the door in the case of a fire allowing the door closer to shut the door. You can also use a free-swing fire door closer that will enable a fire door to be used just like an ordinary door but it will turn into a door closer the moment the fire alarm is activated.

If you are interested in our fire door equipment, contact our sales team today on 0800 316 1469, email us at [email protected] or visit our website: https://www.fireprotectionshop.co.uk/fire-door-furniture/

Due to the above reasons some companies will have their fire door wedged open which will stop the fire door from closing in the event of a fire. This is not only illegal but dangerous also as it could result in large fires being spread across the building.

By installing a fire door retainer or free-swing door closer it will hold the door in an open position and it is operated by a fire alarm. By the closer being operated by a fire alarm you will have the assurance that if a fire breaks out, and the fire alarm is activated, the door will close to restore the required fire barrier. The fire door with a closer or holder can prevent a fire engulfing an entire property or just having localised damage to a single room.

For a fire door you can buy acoustic devices that constantly listen for a continuous alarm to electro-magnetic options that are directly controlled by relays on the fire alarm system. A fire door retainer will hold the door in the open position against the pressure from the door closer. This will release the door in the case of a fire allowing the door closer to shut the door. You can also use a free-swing fire door closer that will enable a fire door to be used just like an ordinary door but it will turn into a door closer the moment the fire alarm is activated.

Interested in our fire door equipment?

Call 0800 316 1469 or Email [email protected]