Fire doors are part of a building’s passive fire protecting system and are fundamental to most fire strategies for buildings. They provide critical protection within a buildings escape routes such as stairs and corridors.
To work correctly, they must be fitted with the correct and compatible components suited to the door. They must be installed and maintained by competent people.
You must buy fire doors, frames and components from certified companies and make sure they are marked with the correct safety standards.
Fire doors must never be propped open.
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