Fire doors play an important role in keeping everyone safe by helping to slow the spread of fire and toxic smoke within a building. A fire door includes the door itself, the frame, and all its fittings such as locks, hinges and closers – all designed to resist fire for a set period of time.
Please help keep these doors working properly by not wedging them open or interfering with their fittings.
Never prop, wedge or tie open a fire door
- Fire doors cannot stop the spread of fire if they are propped, wedged or tied open.
- Keep fire doors shut at all times unless they are fitted with an approved ‘fire door retainer’.
- A fire door retainer will hold fire doors open, automatically closing them when the fire alarm sounds.
Never tamper with the fire door closer
- Fire doors have to be fitted with a working fire door closer so it automatically closes after use.
- If the fire door was left open, fire and smoke would spread quickly through the building.
- Fire doors can be heavy to operate but never be tempted to tamper with the closer - it could save your life.
Never alter the fire doors in any way
- If any changes are made to the fire door after it is fitted, it may not be able to stop the spread of fire and smoke.
- Never screw or drill into a fire door.
- Don’t add letterboxes, handles, locks or door viewers without consulting your Responsible Person.