No one ever expects to find a fire breaking out in his or her building. They don’t typically come with a lot of warning, which is why it’s so important to have adequate active and passive fire protection systems in place to protect those who are inside when they occur.
Fire Doors in South Jersey are an essential part of any passive fire protection plan. Read on to find out more about them below.
When Are They Required?
Commercial buildings, offices, public spaces, and factories are required by law to have fire doors installed. However, there are also some circumstances in which buildings intended for domestic use should also feature fire doors. These include apartment buildings, dwellings with loft conversions or habitable second floors, and any situation in which a door leads to an internal garage.
Why Are They Required?
Fire Doors in South Jersey must be installed in these situations to keep any fire that does break out contained to the area of the building in which it starts. This will protect both the occupants of the building and its contents and provide a safe escape route.
How Do They Work?
Unlike standard doors, fire doors are designed to withstand extreme heat and fire for a certain period. Most of them will stand up even to extreme conditions for a minimum of half an hour. This gives occupants the time they need to escape.
Fire doors are usually constructed with special, flame-resistant cores. They also feature special seals, which allow them to be sealed completely when extreme heat is introduced. This not only stops the spread of fire but also prevents smoke from getting through the edges of the door.
How Are They Installed?
Installing a fire door is a bit more difficult than installing an ordinary interior or exterior door, as they must be fitted correctly in order to serve their valuable, potentially life-saving purpose. It’s important to hire a contractor who has experience installing these specialized doors for installation to ensure that they will work as intended in the unfortunate event of a fire and to ensure that the model purchased has been adequately tested by a third-party company. Contact us to get the ball rolling on having high-quality fire doors installed today.
