Do fire doors need to be safe closing?

In any building or environment where people gather, health and safety are a big issue-in the past few years, the implementation of simple safety precautions may have saved many lives, especially fires in buildings. Nowadays, there are strict fire protection regulations in commercial buildings and new residential buildings, especially in terms of fire doors and escape exits. The current law stipulates that fire doors or shutters should be installed in buildings that, when closed, will prevent the fire and/or any gas products from passing in the event of a fire. The performance of any fire door depends on the correct installation of the entire door assembly.

After understanding this principle, it is obviously best that all fire doors are equipped with automatic closing devices to protect the fire escape area, because these doors remain ajar for any period of time will cause dangerous situations and may have a negative impact on the fire. The flow of people moving between floors/rooms in an emergency.

What is a door closer?

Basically it is a device that automatically closes a door, when open at any angle, securely against a door frame.

Where do you need self-closing doors?

Private / residential house

If your house has an integral garage, it should be serviced by fire doors equipped with automatic closing devices. Any other doors in the property, even fire doors, do not need to install an approved automatic closing device, but doing so will help.

Building of multiple occupation

In these environments, whether residential or commercial, any fire door that serves as a “dead end” in a public corridor, or any corridor connecting two or more floor exits, or any fire protection that provides access to external escape stairs or other exit routes doors, all fire doors should be equipped with appropriate automatic door closers.

Free swing door closers

Buildings such as commercial premises (offices, schools, hotels) can be installed with these facilities. These closing devices are installed on the top of the fire door, allowing the door to rotate freely with minimal force to open or fix it in any position. In the event of a fire and a fire alarm is issued, the door closer will automatically operate and close the door, thereby providing a safety barrier to reduce the spread of flames and smoke in the building. The door closer can be hardwired to any alarm system, or it can be battery powered and wireless.

Hold open devices

This is a device that enables the door to be kept open electronically and installed to the fire door in the inconvenient or undesirable situation of permanently closing the door. In buildings such as schools and nursing homes, closed doors can have a negative impact on the occupants and cause harm in areas with heavy traffic or heavy traffic. The keep-open device keeps the door in the open position and does not release it until it is closed manually or automatically in the event of a fire.

General advice

You should take time to evaluate the different types of door closers available and select and install the most appropriate units for your specific business or environment, giving any occupants the best chance of exiting the building safely in the event of a fire outbreak.

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