{"id":417,"date":"2024-09-03T08:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/?p=417"},"modified":"2024-09-03T08:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:53:02","slug":"why-fire-doors-should-always-be-kept-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/?p=417","title":{"rendered":"Why Fire Doors Should Always Be Kept Closed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fire safety is a critical concern in all public, shared,\nand multi-story buildings. Among the most essential components of any fire\nsafety strategy are fire doors. However, despite their importance, it’s not\nuncommon to find fire doors propped open, often out of convenience. This\npractice is not only dangerous but also against\nNFPA codes and standards<\/a>. In this blog, we’ll explore why fire\ndoors should always be kept closed and the serious consequences of failing to\ndo so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fire Safety Is Compromised<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The primary purpose of a fire door is to act as a barrier\nagainst the spread of fire, heat, and smoke. When a fire door is left open,\nthis protection is nullified. Just like a faulty fire door, a fire door that is\npropped open is essentially no fire door at all. It cannot, therefore, fulfill\nits function and may endanger everyone inside the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related:<\/strong>\nLearn more about when a commercial fire door replacement is needed here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire Door Retainers: The Only Safe Solution<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There is only one safe and legal way to keep a fire door\nopen: by using a fire\ndoor retainer<\/a>. These devices are designed to hold the door\nopen under normal circumstances but will automatically release the door to\nclose when a fire alarm is triggered. This ensures that the fire door will\nperform its critical function in the event of a fire. Any other method, such as\nwedging the door open with an object, is not only ineffective but also\ndangerous and illegal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fire Exit Doors vs. Fire Doors: Know the\nDifference<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to distinguish between fire exit doors and\nfire doors, as they serve different purposes and have different requirements. A\nfire exit door is an external door that provides an escape route from the\nbuilding during an emergency. These doors are designed for quick egress and do\nnot necessarily need to be fire-resistant. As such, they can be left open or\nused as general access points. In contrast, fire doors are internal and\nspecifically designed to contain a fire and prevent its spread. These doors\nmust remain closed and unobstructed at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: Keep Them Closed, Keep Safe<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the end, the reasons for keeping fire doors closed are\nas clear as day. They save lives, protect property, and are a critical element\nof fire safety protocols. If you’re in Katy, TX, and need expert solutions for\nyour fire door needs, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. For more information on our fire\ndoor solutions, contact us at (281) 599-9411 or visit our website at katydoorsystems.com<\/a>.\nLet’s work together to keep our buildings safe and compliant!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fire safety is a critical concern in all public, shared, and multi-story buildings. Among the most essential components of any fire safety strategy are fire doors. However, despite their importance, it’s not uncommon to find fire doors propped open, often out of convenience. This practice is not only dangerous but also against NFPA codes and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[48,54,186,185,40,109,108],"class_list":["post-417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-commercial-doors","tag-door-safety","tag-fire-door-protocols","tag-fire-door-safety","tag-fire-doors","tag-fire-protection","tag-fire-safety","post-preview"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=417"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":420,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417\/revisions\/420"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/katydoorsystemsblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}