Fire doors are a legal and practical necessity in many types of residential and commercial properties. Fire doors are often considered cumbersome – due to their weight, they can slow down your mad dash into the office when the traffic’s been bad and be the final straw after a long haul flight to your summer holiday destination when you’re attempting to drag three kids and six suitcases to your room at the end of a very long corridor. We’ve all been there and we’ve probably all, at some point, propped them open with the fire extinguisher.

I mean, wedging a fire door open provides you with easier access. Everyone does it, and a fire is an unlikely problem to face anyway, right?

Wrong.

If you own or are responsible for a residential complex or commercial enterprise, take a moment to consider what could go wrong if you allow your fire doors to be wedged open?

Fatal mistakes

We are all too acutely aware this year of the damage that fire can do to large properties – not just to buildings, but to family units and community ties.

In some of the worst cases, a fire door wedged open will encourage both smoke and flame to spread much faster than if a fire door was closed – as it is meant to be – causing injury and potentially loss of life for those present in the building at the time of the fire.

Destruction of Assets

One of the biggest and most obvious concerns is that your building could be completely destroyed in the case of a fire, but have a think about your equipment and important documentation too. Fire doors are there for a reason, and leaving them open increases the risk of this sort of damage taking place.

Legal Implications

This means you. Fire doesn’t discriminate so as the owner of a building, it is you that is responsible for its fire safety compliance. We have all witnessed instances where fire doors are inspected after a blaze and were found to be open, or have been left open giving a fire free reign of the entire building. Remember that this can lead to substantial fines or even more severe penalties such as prison sentences.

What Can You Do?

It is vital that you are aware of all aspects of your fire safety as the owner of a building – be it residential or commercial. Fire doors are arguably the most important piece of equipment in any building and should be treated with respect. They keep people safe from harm and work hard for you until firefighters can reach the scene.

Here at Sheridan Doors, we offer a fantastic range of fire door solutions that will ensure that you are keeping your commercial premises safe. Our fire doors are designed to prevent the spread of any fire and accompanying smoke – absolutely essential for any buisnesses looking to improve their fire security. A set of high quality doors from Sheridan Doors will ensure the safety of your stff, your customers, and your products, meaning that you’ll be fully prepared if – heaven forbid – a fire breaks out on your premises.

If you require any further information on how Sheridan Doors can provide you with a set of excellent fire doors, then please don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated team.