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DOOR CLOSER DEVICES IN LUXURY DESIGN
With new responsibilities on Principal Designers , there ’ s a growing demand for compliance .
Rutland are probably best known for their primary fire testing , but also for their concealed closer and designer finishes .
This has been welcomed by designers keen to protect their clients , without limiting creativity .
“ When fire safety is truly integrated within a building ’ s design , lives are saved , and property is protected ”, according to Neil Smith at Rutland Door Controls . “ That ’ s our focus - enhancing safety with effective door controls ”
SWD Bespoke door designs choose the Rutland Concealed Closer SWD Bespoke door manufacturers rose to the challenge and developed a fire-door tested to 2.7m high and 1m wide ; near the maximum size for a furnace – SWD Bespoke claim this gives them ample scope for oversized doors ; so sought after in the luxury homes market . According to SWD ’ s offering , they can manufacture fire-rated doors up to a huge 2.9m in height .
The doorset has achieved PAS24 security , designers can choose handles styles , through to metal door inlays , leather or veneer facing and more . According to SWD Bespoke , all these options are tested for fire and security compliance with PAS24 and FD30 requirements .
Rutland ’ s ITS 11204 was chosen by SWD as its discreet , concealed design means only the connector bar and slider arm are ever visible . In line with the highly customisable concept of the door , the Rutland ITS 11204 is available in polished brass , antique brass , silver , satin nickel , and polished nickel . The adjustment options allow for controlled opening , closing , latching and stay-open on a wide range of door sizes and weights .
Aside from the fire and security aspects of Rutland door controls , the closer devices lend themselves to clients who appreciate the additional functionality and safety . Many of Rutland ’ s door closers can be supplied as hold-open devices ( for non-fire doors ), preventing doors from striking walls and expensive furniture , whilst reducing the risk of finger entrapment if heavy doors slam shut .
Door Control Training for Designers RIBA have recently approved Rutland ’ s CPD ‘ Design considerations for fire door control and understanding today ’ s fire door challenges ’ specifiers and principal contractors can book RIBA-approved Door Closer Device course from Rutland ( www . rutlanduk . co . uk / cpd-training )
The difficulty of finding certified , fullycompliant doorsets at the bespoke , designer end of the market is a challenge that many designers will recognise .
Principal designer of high-risk buildings ( HRB ) Following the latest updates to the Fire and Building Safety Acts , there is a clear responsibility on designers to specify firerated doors , with self-closing devices on apartment entrances that open into the communal area .
Crucially for apartment entrance doors , the door is supplied with the Rutland ITS 11204 concealed door closer . In addition to safety , this door closer device provides internal doors with a precisely controllable , autoclosing and antislamming function , giving a much better feel of quality . rutlanduk . co . uk
Author : Ben Smith , Fabrico Ben is a writer for the built environment niche , covering architecture , building safety standards , sustainability and development
Image credits : SWD Bespoke ( https :// swdbespoke . com /) Maverick London ( https :// mavericklondon . co . uk /) Rutland ( https :// www . rutlanduk . co . uk /)