23.7.14

Smoke Control Test Certification



Comply with BD latest COP2011, our manufacturing doors are tested to the latest BSEN1634-3:2004 standard and accredited with passed report.

What is Smoke Control Systems
Smoke control systems, which include smoke ventilation and smoke containment, save lives and help protect property. Such systems (sometimes known as fire ventilation) come in many forms and range widely in complexity, but the benefits of a well-designed smoke control system during a fire include:
  • Escape and access routes are kept free from smoke
  • Fire fighting operations are facilitated
  • Flashover is delayed and/or prevented, and the risk of the fire developing further is reduced
  • The contents of the building are protected
  • There is a reduced risk of damage to the building.
- http://www.coltinfo.co.uk/smoke-control.html

13.7.14

Fire door: South London fire caused by refracted sunlight from crystal doorknob



http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fire-door-south-london-fire-caused-by-refracted-sunlight-from-crystal-doorknob-9594633.html

A fire that ripped through a house in south London was caused by the sun’s rays shining on a crystal doorknob, according to firefighters.

The fire which started on Tuesday morning at a property in Clapham, occurred when refracted sunlight from the doorknob hit a dressing gown eventually causing it to burst into flames.

The fire then ripped through the house causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage to the property.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze when builders working next to the property heard the smoke alarm.

Luckily nobody was in when the fire occurred and Clapham and West Norwood firefighters were able to put out the flames before it completely destroyed the south-west London home.

Charlie Pugsley from the Brigade’s fire investigation unit said: “The homeowners are lucky they had a working smoke alarm which alerted some local builders who quickly called the Brigade. Part of the bedroom was damaged in the fire but it could have been much worse.“

The incident has led to the London Fire Brigade warning people to be more vigilant in moving crystal and glass objects away from direct sunlight.

Last summer, two holidaymakers in Enfield returned home to the news that their semi-detached had received fire damage after sunlight reflecting off a vanity mirror had caused a pair of curtains to catch fire.

Earlier this year, a couple had to flee their home in Romford when light shining off a crystal ball sitting on a bedside table had resulted in a pair of curtains catching fire.

The London Fire Brigade has now told people to avoid leaving crystal or glass objects away from sunny sills so that incidents like this can be avoided in the future.