Don T Wedge Those Fire Doors, There May Be an Alternative

UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

DON’T WEDGE THOSE FIRE DOORS, THERE MAY BE AN ALTERNATIVE

Wedging open fire doors is illegal and dangerous, and unfortunately a common practice throughout the University, especially in the hot weather Dorgard is the safe, legal and cost effective solution to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

Dorgard provides a wire-free solution for legally holding open fire doors in any position.

Dorgard features:

 Installs in under five minutes

 Improves access for wheelchair users in line with the Disability Discrimination Act

 Complies with BS EN 1155 and accepted by the Fire Brigade

 Automatically releases fire doors when the fire alarm sounds  Available in a variety of colours

 Automatic night-time release facility

 Battery operated, and fails safe when batteries expire

If you are one of the guilty ones and wedge your office door open. You must check with the University Fire Safety Advisor as to whether your location is suitable.

They can be purchased from City Electrical Factors who are a recognised University supplier. Local Kemptown branch will still supply us at £80 + vat (at this time, subject to review in near future, list price £129)

The school or department ordering is responsible for cost and maintenance (batteries are simple to fit)

You can contact your site technical officer to arrange fitting and testing (testing can only be done when the fire alarm operates, so after installation it should be tested during the weekly alarm test. Dorgard then self-tests every 7 days.)

Dorgard

Dorgard is suitable for normal low risk environments, e.g. offices etc that have an automatic fire detection system installed. It may not be used on doors to stairs

Dorgard - Colours

Dorgard is produced in 4 colours, unless otherwise stated Dorgard will be supplied in standard black. If required, Dorgard can be produced in any other colour to suit corporate requirements (subject to minimum order of 200 units).

Colours shown here may vary slightly from actual product. Dorgard - Installation

Select the night time dipswitches if required and note the serial number in the Maintenance Record supplied.

Fix Dorgard to the fire door, using 4 screws supplied.

Dorgard 1328-A01 (acoustic fire door retainer)

Dorgard installs in under 5 minutes

Close the fire door, position template and mark holes for fixing. Fix Dorgard to the fire door, using 4 screws supplied

Install the batteries Consider the floorplate installation Open the fire door to the desired position, stand sideways to the fire door and press down on plunger to hold the fire door open.

Phil Thompson MIFireE CFPA E-Dip

Fire Safety Manager