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Although not a legal requirement , it is recognised by regulatory authorities worldwide , it is an internationally- respected mark of fire safety and one of the most authoritative in the industry . Certifire provides comprehensive fire test information as to a product ’ s suitability for particular fire door types .
For those products listed under the harmonised standard , they can be Certifire approved but by law they must be CE marked and have a D of P .
Building owners and contractors are responsible for ensuring that fire doors have the correct certification . It is worth noting that for a door assembly where the ironmongery and doors are bought separately from different suppliers , the responsibility is on the purchaser to ensure that the hardware components are compatible with the door supplier ’ s fire test evidence . The detail provided in the Certifire approval documentation can help with this process . Alternatively , if they buy a complete doorset , the ironmongery and door will be provided from a single supplier . The provision of the fire test evidence for the complete unit will , therefore , be provided by the supplier and this can be perceived as being a much more straightforward process and a benefit to contractors and building owners .
Laidlaw provides a full range of CE certified ironmongery products and fire tested Orbis integrated doorsets . It is extremely important that these certified products are fitted by a competent installer and that they are inspected and maintained on a regular basis . Fitting and forgetting about fire doors can be extremely dangerous as these products need to be re-visited
on regular basis to ensure that they are performing to the best of their ability . The onus is on the building owner / employer / occupier to ensure that a maintenance routine is carried out .
In the Laidlaw Maintenance Guide , which is available online , the importance of fire doors being kept in good working order through a regular and appropriate maintenance regime is emphasised . The guide offer sguidelines for creating a maintenance schedule , highlighting the need to inspect some items more frequently than others , such as door closers that need regular weekly checks to hinges that can be reviewed once a quarter . This allows planning for a robust maintenance programme and for remedial works undertaken immediately . Laidlaw strongly recommends that damaged components are only replaced with likefor-like products to maintain the fire certification … it ’ s back to not cutting corners on quality and cost .
For professional advice on meeting their responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order , it is recommended that hospitals , offices , schools and public buildings should always use a Certificated FDIS Inspector . Laidlaw has qualified FDIS Certificated Inspectors who can visit , inspect and advise on any fire safety needs .
Laidlaw pride themselves on having the expertise , knowledge and experience to assist in the selection of exactly the right fire safety products and solutions for any type of project . For more information visit their Fire Safety page or call the team on 01902 600400 .
www . laidlaw . co . uk
SCOTLAND OPENS ITS DOORS FOR BUSINESS
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IN-LINE SLIDING PATIO DOOR specialists PatioMaster has just expanded its growing network by opening its latest fabrication centre in Scotland . PatioMaster Scotland , based in Glasgow , will cater for the growing number of customers operating throughout the central belt of Scotland .
PatioMaster ’ s inline sliding doors offer some of the best features in the business and the company ’ s expertise is evident in every detail . The doors are perfect for design-conscious homeowners because of their elegant aesthetics and superb quality . They have low profile frames and are available in a wide range of configurations , colours and finishes . They are complemented with impressive security features such as a six-point locking system and a wide range of accessories and their network of now 10 fabricating partners allow customers to enjoy the benefits of a local business with the backing and recognition of a national brand .
Every PatioMaster door is unique , precision made to exacting standards and is usually delivered within just five working days .
PatioMaster Scotland opened its doors on 1st September from its site in Dykehead Street , Glasgow .
www . patiomaster . co . uk
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