Sturdy fire doors are incorporated by reliable builders who are responsible enough to follow fire safety protocol when designing and constructing public buildings. This simple, yet, basic measure can help save several precious lives. Yet, the superior quality fire door that will serve its purpose in times of crisis is a choice that has to be wisely made.
The purpose of a Fire Door:
A fire door is a combination of glass, gypsum, steel, timber, and aluminum. The prime purpose of a fire door is to be an obstacle in the way of fire flames and fumes. It protecting escape routes on stairs and corridors and slows down the spread of giving the inhabitants of the building a place of safety. The fire door may be pivotal in times when people are to evacuate the building in case of a fire outbreak.
When opting for a fire door here are three things you must ensure the door has:
- Certification:
A label on the top or side of the fire door reveals certification. Fire ratings (20/45/60/90/180 minutes) are granted by third-party testing bodies and displayed on product labels. The Emergency Exit Doors and Fire Rated Doors manufactured by MEK Steel have a Fire Rating for 30-120 minutes and are tested by the Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research as per international Fire Standards UL-10C and NFPA-252. This testing subjects the components and/or the entire assembly to fire endurance, hose stream, temperature rise, and smoke and draft control abilities. MEK fire doors are tested to internationally recognized standards. With research, mid, and full-scale furnaces in each of our fire door testing labs, we are equipped to handle every door size and frame. - Seals and gaps:
The gaps around a fire door should be consistently less than 4mm. The intumescent seals around a fire door are what make sure that it will provide fire safety. The team at MEK ensures that gaps between the wall and the door are filled with a fire-resistant sealant. - Proper Hinges:
One of the most important features that make a fire door viable is for them to be self-closing and positive latching. If it doesn’t do so it doesn’t serve the purpose. This happens when there is an issue with its hinges. If the hinges are compromised and aren’t properly fixed or have missing/broken screws then the fire door must be replaced. Furthermore, the fire door closer must never be made unoperational, nor should it be propped open or blocked.
The quality of the fire door depends ultimately on the manufacturer and then the installation. MEK is relied upon by major builders for trusted fire rated doors in Karachi and Lahore. Also, it takes expertise and skill to install such a uniquely manufactured fire door. The team at MEK strongly advises that there must be no alteration in the fire doors we manufacture like drilling vision holes or patching up if broken. Contact us for any replacement issues.
Visit the MEK Steel website to see examples of our fire rated door assemblies available in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi and for fire-rated glass and framing installations that include interior, exterior, doors and specialty applications that include decorative, security, hurricane, ballistic to mention a few. Be wise. Stay safe.
