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To stop potential thieves, locking the door of your business is second nature but what are you doing to guard it against fire?
Hopefully, your safety measures will never be put to a real-life test but it pays to be prepared, just in case. Follow this quick guide to some simple steps you can take to ensure your building, stock, customers and employees are as safe as possible in the case of a fire.
Of course, the first thing you need to do when making your business fire safe is to install plenty of fire alarms. The British Standard regulations state under Article 17 of the 2005 Fire Order Safety Act that workplace fire alarms should be tested once a week by a nominated person or persons, who also needs to keep a record of these tests. It’s also recommended to hold monthly fire drills so staff know exactly what to do and where to go and to test the functionality of emergency lights, doors and processes.
As the name suggests, smoke and fire screens are purpose-built mounted rollers that automatically activate when they detect a fire to help stop the spread of deadly smoke and give you, your employees and customers a safe means of escape.
Our smoke and fire screens are made from high-grade fibreglass fabric that discreetly rolls up, out of the way when not in use. What’s more, should power fail, they will still operate thanks to the weight of the steel bar inserted along the bottom of the curtain.
Roller shutters act as a shield against deadly flames and smoke in a fire and can give your premises between 1 and 4 hours of protection, depending on the model.
Roller shutters can be installed in any type of building, including warehouses, retail shops, offices and health centres, and come in a variety of colours and materials so you can match it to your brand. To ensure your roller shutter performs in the event of a fire, and to comply with safety legislations, have it serviced regularly by an experienced technician.
Installing high-quality fire doors instead of ordinary doors in your business premises really can mean the difference between life and death. Our steel fire doors are available in a range of security ratings and offer an average of 30 – 60 minutes of extra protection; time you can use to evacuate the building or for firefighters to put it out before your merchandise is destroyed.
Quay Facilities are specialists in the installation, repair and maintenance of security roller shutters and doors in London, Kent and the surrounding areas. For more information about how our fire-rated roller shutters can benefit your business, contact us today on 0208 2266 247.
