A Complete Guide to Doors for Security Fire Safety Products

At Doors4Security, we offer a wide range of security and emergency steel door products that ensure your home and business are not at risk in the case of a fire. With a range of fire rated doors and fire escape doors available, what do you need?

With so many different options, it can be difficult to know which is right for you. This guide explores our range of products and how they are commonly used.

Built to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, a fire rated security door is mostly used in areas where fire containment is essential. In these areas, a fire rated door can not only hold back fire but can also hold back smoke for a specified period of time, allowing occupants to safely find an escape route.

Common places where you might find a fire rated security door include:

• Commercial buildings - To ensure safe evacuation routes and limit fire spread between departments.
• Residential buildings -  Particularly in multi-story buildings, where fire doors help protect stairwells and corridors.
• Warehouses - To separate high-risk storage areas from the rest of the facility.

Our certified fire doors can withstand fire for a set amount of time (usually 30, 60 or 120 minutes) to to give time for people to evacuate and emergency services to arrive, whilst minimising property damage. They also feature seals that expand when they are exposed to heat that prevent smoke from passing through.

A fire exit door is designed specifically for emergency exits. They need to comply with fire escape regulations and typically feature push bars or panic hardware to allow for quick and easy exits in the case of an emergency.

Most often you will find a fire escape door in:

• Public buildings - Such as schools, town halls and hospitals.
• Offices and corporate buildings - Where large numbers of people need quick exit routes during a fire or emergency evacuation.

A steel fire exit door is there to ensure that people can exit quickly and safely in an emergency. The push bar mechanism allows for the door to open from the inside without the need for a key or handle, which is essential when there’s an emergency situation.

Fire door accessories are essential elements that are designed to complement both fire rated doors and steel fire exit doors. They are there to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and enhance functionality. Accessories include:

• Fire Exit Handles and Locks - Designed for quick and safe use during evacuations, these products are often used on both fire-rated and fire exit doors to ensure security without compromising safety.
• Door Signage - Clear signage is crucial for guiding people to exits during a fire. These signs are designed to be visible even in low light or smoky conditions, ensuring people can quickly identify escape routes.
• Automatic Door Closers - These devices ensure that fire doors close properly, preventing the spread of fire and smoke. Upon activation of a fire alarm, the sensor can be used to shut a fire door effectively to slow the spread of fire.

All certified fire rated and emergency exit doors are designed to help keep the occupants of any building safe. They play key roles in minimising damage caused by a fire, ensuring safe evacuation and protecting the occupants of a building. Proper maintenance is required to ensure that they are up to the task of keeping people safe.

If you need more information on our extensive range of fire safety products, our team are always happy to help.