Fire safety has always been a topic to be taken seriously, even more so after the Grenfell Tower tragedy where it has become a widespread topic of awareness and discussion within all industries.
Fire safety should be tackled by a multi strategy approach consisting of:
Prevention
Communication
Escape
Containment
Extinguish
Fire doors fall into a number of these categories as they:
Are a vital component to contain a fire in the compartment in which it starts;
Protect escape routes from fire which may spread from adjacent rooms.
