COMMERCIAL SAFETY & SECURITY
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions educates the industry with Fire Door Guide
To mark Fire Door Safety Week , ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland urges those involved with the specification , installation , and maintenance of fire doors to educate themselves by reviewing its comprehensive Fire Door Guide .
» BRIAN SOFLEY , MANAGING Director at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions , explains : “ We understand the pressure the industry feels to deliver services faster than ever , at the lowest price point possible . However , this could potentially lead to specification errors with fire safety products , causing ongoing installation and maintenance issues .
“ As fire doors are one of the most important safety features in a building , the impact that this can have can be devasting , and in some instances mean the loss of life .
‘ Our Fire Door Guide has been created to offer guidance on specifying , installing , maintaining and inspecting fire certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings ’
“ That ’ s why we are looking to impart our extensive knowledge on this subject this Fire Door Safety Week , and ultimately help to make buildings safer now and in the future – aligning with the objectives of the Building Safety Act 2022 , which we wholeheartedly support .”
As well as providing access around the property , fire doors are a critical part of the fire compartmentation requirement . New regulations being introduced to the Regulatory Reform
( Fire Safety ) Order 2005 ( Fire Safety Order ) contain a requirement for responsible persons in buildings above 11 metres in height to provide additional safety measures .
This includes things such as providing occupants with fire safety instructions and information on the importance of fire doors . Responsible persons will also be required to undertake annual checks of entrance doors and quarterly checks of all fire doors in common parts .
Brian adds : “ Our Fire Door Guide has been created to offer guidance on specifying , installing , maintaining and inspecting fire certified doorsets in residential and commercial buildings , and we hope that it can help raise industry standards and provide greater awareness .
“ We pride ourselves on our end-toend approach and being a helping hand at every stage of the journey . From fire door specification using BIM software Openings Studio™ , right through to installation and ongoing maintenance and inspections , our team is here to assist in every capacity .”
As part of its commitment to fire door safety , Door Group provides a fully comprehensive inspection which can be carried out every three , four , six or 12 months to suit specific requirements .
Following inspections , Door Group offers detailed reports containing advice and recommendations on necessary improvements , with the knowledge that identifying any potential issues that could impact safety and product performance can be lifesaving .
If any issues do occur , a tailored repair proposal is issued to include anything from replacement doors to a regular maintenance program . Door Group inspectors are BRE-certified and will ensure that all fire doors inspected meet all necessary standards and regulations .
To download and read the Fire Door Guide , go to https :// www . assaabloy . com / uk / en / stories / whitepapers
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