Protecting Your Southwest Building: The Importance of Fire Doors

Fire doors serve as a crucial passive fire protection measure. Properly installed and maintained fire doors impede the spread of smoke and fire, providing building occupants precious additional time to evacuate in the event of an emergency. At Vesta Sol, we have installed a vast amount of fire doors within the Southwest of England and we're constantly advising businesses on how to keep fire safe.

Constructed with fire-resistant materials, these specialized doors play a vital role in compartmentalizing fires, limiting damage and reducing the risk of injuries or casualties. While active measures like sprinklers and alarms are important, sturdy fire doors remain an essential component of any comprehensive fire safety strategy. Their unique ability to act as a passive barrier against flames reinforces their value in any building's layered defences.

Fire doors are specially designed doors which, when installed correctly, will offer either a 30 or 60 minute fire rating. Allowing staff, guests, or residents enough time to evacuate the premises safely. Vesta Sol install, repair and maintain internal fire doors in both residential and commercial properties.

Fire door regulations in the United Kingdom are established to ensure the safety of occupants in the event of a fire. All fire doors must comply with British Standards and be fitted with the required hardware, including self-closing devices, intumescent strips and smoke seals. Annual inspections are mandated to guarantee fire doors remain in proper working order. These stringent regulations assist in containing fires, preventing spread to other areas, and providing safe exit routes.

Get in touch with our Exeter fire door experts today! Whether you're in an industrial or a commercial building, we'll help you find the perfect solution.