Tag Archives: fire regulations

Fire Rated Door Hardware

Posted on 6th October 2023 by helen

In this blog we will be looking at fire rated door hardware. When you have a door which is required to be fire rated it is important that all hardware used on the fire door is also fire rated. There … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Fire Doors

Posted on 18th November 2022 by helen

In this blog we will be looking at the importance of fire doors, as well as the importance of meeting fire regulations when ‘fire proofing’ your doors. What is a Fire Door? A fire door is a door with a … Continue reading →

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Fire Signage and Pictograms

Posted on 29th July 2022 by helen

In this blog we will be looking at fire signage and pictograms. These come in a range of finishes as well as different pictograms which represent different things. Pictograms Pictograms are often use on public buildings to label doors and … Continue reading →

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Commercial Door Handle Sets

Posted on 27th May 2022 by helen

Commercial door handle sets must be used on any non-domestic property, like schools, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, etc. What makes them Commercial? Any building that is used by the public is considered a commercial building and must meet certain acts … Continue reading →

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How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?

Posted on 2nd February 2012 by Editor

Usually at least 3 hinges need to be fitted on a door.  Light weight internal domestic doors may be fitted with only 2 hinges.  Doors with a security function need to have at least 3 hinges, as this makes them … Continue reading →

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Winner announced of our April 1st “Most Creative Interpretation of Fire Regulations” Award

Posted on 31st March 2011 by Editor

Note the canny use of the fire bucket.  And the DDA compliancy of the pull handle (i.e. none).  Thank you to the fire officer who noticed this door at their kid’s school parents evening for sending us this photo. Do … Continue reading →

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What are pullman catches?

Posted on 11th August 2010 by Editor

Q (from Rachel) We are looking for a Panic bar to suit a uPVC french door.  We don’t need a handle on the outside.  The Exidor 502A-B looks like it will do the job.  What do the optional extras mean … Continue reading →

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Q: Please can you confirm if you have any sliding door kits that are suitable for a kitchen. In particular I am concerned that a kitchen door is normally a fire door. Do sliding doors meet the safety/building requirements for use as a kitchen door and if so which kit should I use?

Posted on 6th July 2010 by Editor

A: The only fire rated sliding door gear we can offer is the iMpero pocket door fire door kit.  A “normal” (i.e. non-pocket) sliding door could not ever meet fire regulations because of the inevitable air spaces between the wall and … Continue reading →

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