Fire rated doors are a form of passive fire protection that prevents fire, smoke, and fumes from spreading beyond the doors.
So as a barrier, it holds fire and smoke from spreading to other areas by holding it.
A fire rated door can hold fire for 30 minutes minimum and on the higher end up-to 4 hours.
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In other words , the function of Fire Doors is to create a safety ‘net’ in buildings. Escape route in buildings by separating the lift lobby area from the stairwell exits. Allowing people to safely evacuate a building in the event of a fire. In most cases, buildings require extensive fire safety in order for people to safely escape in the event of fire.
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What does one look for in a fire rated door?
- There are two types of fire doors. For example fire door made of steel or wood.
- The fire rating of a particular type of fire door. Which is the amount of time a fire door can withhold fire, smoke, and fumes from spreading further.
- The appropriate size and accessories (hardware). In addition, the certificates, the standards of the fire door must all be considered.
Importance of using a checked and certified fire door?
Most importantly, a reputable fire door manufacturer should provide one a variety of fire doors tested and certified.
Installation.
It is critical that experienced people or, ideally, the Fire Door Manufacturer install Fire Doors at the site/location.
By Toya Gilberts