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Fire shutter drop tests and servicing
How often fire shutters should be tested, what a drop test checks, what E and EI ratings mean and what to keep in the fire log. Sourced UK guidance.
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MaintenanceHow often should automatic doors be serviced?UK law sets no fixed interval. What the Workplace Regulations, BS EN 16005 and ADSA say about servicing automatic doors, plus the checks staff can do.
Automatic DoorsRevolving door faults: what goes wrong and what a service checksWhy revolving doors stop, slow or trip, what a service visit should check, and the accessibility and escape rules for the pass door beside them.
Automatic DoorsHow do automatic doors work?Explainer: activation sensors, the operator, EN 16005 safety and battery back-up. For install or repair, see the automatic door company page.
Industrial DoorsWhat is an industrial sliding door?Where industrial sliding doors fit alongside roller shutters and sectional doors, and what to check before specifying one for a warehouse or factory opening.MaintenanceHow planned door maintenance helps reduce downtimeHow regular servicing supports safer operation and helps reduce unexpected automatic and industrial door faults.
ComplianceFire door compliance for commercial buildingsWhat building owners and facilities managers should check to keep commercial fire doors safe and usable.
SpecificationChoosing the right entrance for high-traffic sitesSliding, swing or revolving? A practical guide to specifying automatic doors for busy commercial premises.
Industrial DoorsLoading bay doors and shutter doors: how to specify themHow to choose loading bay doors and loading bay shutter doors: roller shutters, sectional overhead and high-speed doors, safety devices and servicing access.Browse by topic
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