Compliant Fire Door Solutions In Schools
Importance of fire safety in educational settings:
Fire Safety is a key aspect of creating and maintaining a secure environment for anyone within an education building. Having clear and effective fire management procedures within a school is a crucial element to keeping everyone safe. This includes regular maintenance of fire safety equipment such as fire alarms.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through the key checks and steps to take if you suspect non compliance.
How to check if your Fire Doors are compliant:
Certification: Look for certification labels or plugs on the top or side of the door. Without a certification mark, it cannot be certain it is a fire door.
Gaps: Check the gaps surrounding the top and sides of the door are less than 4mm when the door is closed. You can use a £1 coin for scale as these are around 3mm thick.
Seals: Look for any intumescent seals around the edge of the frame, checking for any signs of damage.
Hinges: Check all hinges are secured to the frame with no broken or missing screws.
Closing correctly: Check the door closes firmly onto the latch, a fire door only works when it is closed. Open the door halfway and ensure the closer at the top of the door allows the door to close itself.
What do I do if I believe my fire door may not be compliant?
If you believe your fire door is faulty or non-compliant, report it immediately to the appropriate person, this may be the building manager. If a non compliant door poses an immediate safety risk, i.e. the door is damaged in a fire or forced open, contact the emergency services.
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