Principal Doorsets is proud to Support Fire Safety Week 2021
Properly specified, third party accredited manufactured with well-maintained and correctly installed fire doors offer an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection, saving lives and protecting property. At Principal Doorsets, we are proud to be supporting Fire Door Safety Week. We want to contribute by raising awareness of the importance of properly specified, manufactured, fitted, and maintained fire doors. These products effectively compartmentalise a building in the event of a fire, providing a safe route for occupants to leave and emergency services to enter.
What is Fire Safety Week?
Fire Safety Week was launched in 2013 to tackle a lack of awareness about the need to install fire doors correctly and check them at regular intervals to make sure they are up to the job. The campaign runs from 20th to 26th September 2021 and aims to educate and engage property owners and occupants in the use and vital role of fire doors. Follow the campaign at #FDSW2021 or visit the website https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/
Why are fire doors important?
Fire doors are important because they keep fire or smoke in the room or 'compartment' in which it started. They stop it from spreading to other areas of the building. Fire doors are an integral part of any building's passive fire protection system.
What can go wrong?
Poor installation and maintenance can mean that fire doors won’t stop fire or smoke from spreading. Many property owners and contractors still don’t understand the correct specification or how to check and monitor the installation, operation, and maintenance of fire doors. Issues to look out for include: incorrectly fitted or damaged fire and smoke seals, fire doors permanently propped or wedged open, damaged fire doors, patched or incorrectly fitted essential ironmongery, poorly fitted doors in frames, incorrect signage.
What can be done to improve safety?
After installation, fire doors should be inspected regularly (minimum of 6 monthly inspections) or more frequently depending on your fire risk assessment, to make sure they are always ready to perform as intended. Any product that fails to meet the required standards should be reported and repaired as a matter of urgency.