According
to the building
regulations fire doors are kept by law in commercial buildings such
as offices, schools and hospitals. They are also a requirement in
residential buildings if there is a block of apartments on two
levels; When a door in an integrated garage duct and in houses with
loft conversions (talk to your local council if you are not sure).
However, it is recommended for your safety and peace of mind to use a
fire door, especially for spaces where a fire probably starts a
kitchen or a room with a fireplace and a room in case of fire while
you sleep.
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What is the difference between fire doors and
standard doors?
The real difference is not in appearance, but
in their functionality. Fire doors are manufactured strictly with a
solid core and are made of materials that burn slowly. Intumescent
band run around the edge of the door and ensure a tight fit. All fire
doors of Nihva doors are rated FD30, which means they can withstand
flames and prevent the spread of smoke for 30 minutes longer than a
standard door.
What should I know about installing fire
doors?
Fire doors can be crucial to saving your life, but only if
they are properly installed. Improper
installed fire doors can provide only 5-10 minutes of fire
resistance. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to comply with all
the adaptation notes and keep them at all times.
It
is not surprising that these fire doors increasingly popular home
investment among all homeowners. You may be a little more expensive,
but the extra benefits certainly make the investment worthwhile,
although we all hope that a fire will never happen.