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Why fire doors?

Fire doors are legally required in certain areas to prevent fires from spreading throughout a building and provide clear access to escape. Installation of fire doors are regulated by AS1905.1. Maintenance of fire doors is regulated by AS1805-21. Is it a fire door?...

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Current Legislation vs Old Legislation

Current Legislation vs Old Legislation

There are constantly new rules and regulations being developed and implemented in the building industry. These new rules are usually developed in an attempt to learn from previous incidents by increasing the safety of people and property. Fire safety is by far the...

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Fire Door Markings, Labels and Signage

Fire Door Markings, Labels and Signage

All fire doors in Australia need to have specific information identified on them. The information is etched or embossed onto a metal plate know as a compliance tag (or more simply, a ‘tag’). Fire door tags are a requirement by Australian Standards – AS...

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Fire Door Hardware and Door Seals

Fire Door Hardware and Door Seals

In relation to fire door hardware and door seals, there are some key hints to ensure you get the security and practicality you’re after while maintaining the fire doors compliance. All manufactured fire doors are put through rigorous testing with various types of...

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What are the Fire Door Requirements in QLD?

What are the Fire Door Requirements in QLD?

Fire safety in Queensland is something that has evolved and been developed over the last few decades. The result a fire can have on a building can be devastating effects, not only to the building itself, but also to its occupants. A fire door is designed to contain a...

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Protecting Your Home With Fire Proof Doors

Protecting Your Home With Fire Proof Doors

Seeing your house burning down is such a heart-breaking thing. Nobody would like to experience this very devastating event. However, fire can break out any time and it can catch you off-guard. When you think about it, it would probably be better for your house to burn...

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How Fire Proof Door Works?

How Fire Proof Door Works?

To be trapped inside a burning structure is surely a very scary experience. Just think about how hot and how much smoke you have to inhale just to be able to find a way out of that misery. The question is, what if there is no way out? Well, it is safe to say that you...

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Why You Need Fire Doors?

Why You Need Fire Doors?

If there’s one thing that every building owner should take seriously, it’s the threat of fire. Whether you own a commercial or residential establishment, there are many ways in which your structure could fall prey to a conflagration. Electrical wiring, the activities...

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