Fire doors have many elements and there’s lots to consider when it comes to compliance. Our blogs answer common questions and make fire doors an easier subject!
If you’re researching ways to legally hold fire doors open, you're likely to have discovered Fireco’s three flagship sound-activated devices: Dorgard, DorMag SmartSound, and Freedor SmartSound. They all solve the same core problem – fire doors that get wedged open illegally, creating a serious safety and compliance risk – but they do it in three physically different ways, and each suits a different type of door, building, and budget.
This guide breaks down what each device actually does, where it excels, and how to work out which one is right for your building.
“Why do people keep wedging open fire doors, even in schools where the staff are professional and the site team knows the rules?” The answer, it seems, is less about negligence and more about the everyday reality of working in a busy school building.
There's a device sitting quietly at the bottom of fire doors in hospitals, schools, care homes, hotels and offices across the world. Most people walk past it every day without giving it a second thought. But in the event of a fire, it could be the difference between life and death. That device is Dorgard - and after 30 years, over a million units sold, and a brand new upgrade, we think it's long overdue its moment in the spotlight.
Did you know 57% of the UK public can’t identify fire door issues? Check out our A-Z guide for simple tips on keeping your fire doors compliant and safe!
As Fireco celebrates 30 years of fire safety excellence this year, we’ve been looking back over the decades. Join us as we take you on a quick time-hopping trip through the evolution of doors, right up to the present day, where fire doors have earned their rightful place at the forefront of fire safety.
Fire doors play a vital role in ensuring the safety of a building's occupants during a fire emergency, but their effectiveness relies on regular inspections and maintenance. Here, we present the key elements of an effective inspection service.
With the amount of information and recommendations that a detailed inspection report generates, going digital with your fire door inspections will help you stay compliant and in control of all fire doors within your premises.
With new developments happening thick and fast, we caught up with our Senior Commercial Manager, Alex Babbage, to get the lowdown on recent fire door projects at Fireco. This includes info about our tailor-made inspection software, DorTrak, which will provide you with a live view of your inspection as it’s happening.
New Fire Safety Regulations are coming into effect from January 2023 which require residential buildings to update some of their fire safety equipment and procedures. Our blog outlines some of the key changes.
