A fire door is much more than ‘just a door’; forming a crucial cog in the life safety wheel, a fire door is pivotal in providing the passive fire protection that is often the difference between life and death.
Safety Technology International
However, it is worryingly common for fire doors to be dangerously held ajar risking the safety of occupants with fire and smoke free to spread unhindered. 64% of premises visited by the Fire Service had their fire doors wedged open.
The Exit Stopper door alarm is a unique and highly effective way to alert you to any misuse of fire doors, if the protected door is opened the device will emit a powerful warning alarm and flashing beacon. A 15-second trip delay allows the unit to be fixed to a door in regular use, permitting the door to be used as required but preventing it from being dangerously wedged open.
Did you know if you prop open a fire door and it is seen to put lives at risk you could suffer large fines? You could even have your insurance void, or face a prison sentence.
Once the door fitted with the Exit Stopper is closed several reset options are available including an automatic silence function, a feature that is particularly useful for fire doors that are in regular use but still at risk of misuse. A key for authorised personnel can be used to override the alarm.
Launched in 2013 in response to a legacy of fire door neglect, Fire Door Safety Week (20 September-26 September) is a ‘mass market’ awareness campaign to increase public understanding of the role that fire doors play in protecting life and property.
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