Fire Safety in Hotels And Office Buildings And Your Home

Fire safety in public areas like an office building, hotel or a shared area in a block of flats is of course regulated, and has to be up to a certain standards to comply with the law.

If you go to any office building or hotel you will find fire doors everywhere, and for very good reason, which is to stop the spread of fire in the event in the building.

The fire doors are always closed, and of course that’s the way it should be. Of course that gives a very closed in feel about any given area, but what if they could be left open to allow ventilation, easier access, and then on the sound of a fire alarm they automatically closed.

When I was browsing the internet a few days ago I came across a website called Ironmongery Experts. They sell a device called a Dorgard fire door retainer. This is a super clever idea. Fire doors can be left open, and on the sound of a fire alarm the door will automatically close.

This got me thinking about my home. Like most domestic dwellings, they don’t have fire doors fitted, which is understandable because of the cost and also how heavy they are to open and close, especially if you have children in the home because they could be completely impractical. However, the truth is how many lives are lost in homes that don’t have fire doors fitted as standard in domestic homes?

So I thought to myself the Dorgard fire door retainer would also be perfect for the home. If fire doors were fitted you could keep the doors open all the time, but having that feeling of security that in the event of a fire the doors close automatically. When the fire alarm goes off.

Ironmongery experts is an excellent website. The company was formed in 1992, and is now a major influence in the their industry. They have kept the original approach of being a family business with a unique personal touch when dealing with customers. Ironmongery experts will have everything you need to keep you safe.

My top 3 tips for making sure you stay safe in your home, and reduce the risk of fire are:

1. Always make sure you unplug all electrical items when not in use. Many fires are caused by faulty electrical equipment.

2. When going on holiday, make sure everything is turned off and your boiler also is turned off.

3. Why not fit fire doors so when you are not at home or in bed you can shut the doors, which in turn will reduce the quick spread of fire. During the daytime you can of course have them open with a Dorgard fitted, but of course they will close when your fire alarm goes off in the home.

Being safe is so important whether this is in the home, office or a hotel while on holiday, and ironmongery experts have the awesome Dorgard to keep you safe.

What do you do to make your home safe, especially in the event of a fire? I would love to hear.