Doorset solutions for the Education Sector

Educational institutions require door and ironmongery solutions that balance safety, compliance, accessibility, and aesthetics.

Acoustic and anti-ligature solutions play a crucial role in creating safe and effective learning environments. Acoustic doorsets reduce noise to improve focus and communication, while anti-ligature hardware helps protect vulnerable students by minimising risks of harm. Together, these features support student wellbeing, meet safeguarding standards, and reduce liability for schools.

Acoustic Design Standards for Schools

To ensure optimal learning environments, the UK Government has established a performance standard for acoustic design in schools called BB93. This specification sets out the necessary acoustic criteria to support speech intelligibility and minimise noise disturbance in educational settings.

You can find the full BB93 document and guidelines here:

•  BB93 Acoustic Design of Schools (PDF) (Page 29)

• Government Publication on BB93

At Dorplan, we specialise in providing complete, ready-to-install doorsets and ironmongery tailored to the unique demands of schools, colleges, academies, and universities. Our PuraSound range is designed to meet or exceed BB93 standards, delivering acoustically optimised educational spaces that benefit both students and staff.

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