Reducing Risk through Heavy-Duty Industrial Fire Protection
Industrial settings present some of the most challenging conditions faced in the passive fire industry.
Factories can often house processes that require high temperature conditions, presenting specific requirements for both fire stopping and fire door installations. Warehouses can also contain tonnes of potential flammable stock, with heavy machinery constantly in operation - it's another recipe for fire risk.
Fire doors for factories and warehouses
Industrial environments require higher grade fire protection than other sectors.
Steel FD120 fire doors are the standard for industrial industrial contexts. All of our industrial fire doors can also incorporate extra features, from automatic sealing mechanisms to fire-resistant materials, tested rigorously under extreme conditions.
Fire risks in industrial settings
Factories, and other industrial buildings often house a high number of electrical appliances.
These appliances can come in many different forms, from production lines, motors, lighting, and in more modern factories - even robots!
As with any environment, the more electrical appliances, the higher the risk of a malfunction arising - potentially leading to uncontrolled fire spread. That’s why industrial fire protection is such a priority, first and foremost to protect staff members, but also to protect the building, and equipment - minimising any potential downtime.
Besides the extreme conditions, other common challenges of providing fire stopping services in industrial environments are:
- Open floor plans: Large open spaces make comprehensive fire protection coverage challenging.
- Integration with existing infrastructure: Older facilities may have outdated systems, complicating the integration of modern fire protection technologies.
- Ongoing maintenance: Regular inspections and maintenance are essential to ensure the effectiveness of fire protection systems.
- Regulatory compliance: Adhering to evolving fire safety regulations requires continuous monitoring and updates to fire protection strategies.
- Busy environments: Industrial workplaces see a lot of usage, with heavy machinery such as forklifts being used in constant operation, this can cause accidents, damaging doors, and compromising a building's fire protection.
Regulations and certifications for industrial fire protection
On top of the standard fire protection regulations in all commercial environments, industrial settings also have the ‘Factories & Warehouses' guide and HSE COMAH note.
The pieces of legislation require robust, self-closing fire doors in compartment walls, often steel and FD60 certified to BS EN 1634-1.
These doors create one-hour fire integrity preserving escape routes and limiting fire spread. Another consideration relates to forklift traffic, which can breach passive barriers, so bollards or barriers should shield fire doors from impact to retain their rating.
Keep your industrial buildings compliant with Pre-Planned Maintenance (PPM)
Our PPM packages give businesses a better way to manage fire door compliance. With regular servicing, you stay ahead of compliance - while protecting your budget from avoidable surprises.
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Protect your budget from surprises
Our scheduled approach means fewer emergencies and better forecasting
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Catch issues before they escalate
We resolve minor issues before they cause compliance failures
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Reduce long term repair costs
Regular maintenance reduces the need for major replacements
