Fire doors - the complete answers to the questions
Being able to count on well-made fire doors is certainly a great convenience. These fixtures greatly increase the security of your home or workplace.
For this reason, we think it is necessary to deepen the knowledge of these products, answering the most common questions that can be asked during the purchase phase.
Where are fire doors needed?
Fire doors are needed in places such as schools, offices, commercial premises and hospitals. In general, such doors should also be installed in buildings with two or more floors, or in rooms leading to garages.
In any case, to have greater safety, it would be good to install this type of fixture in the places where it is more plausible that a fire could start. Kitchens or living rooms with fireplaces are the preferred options. Bedrooms can also benefit from these fixtures, which can be particularly useful to avoid being surprised by flames while resting.
What should I know before installing REI fire doors?
Installing a REI fire door in your home is certainly a good decision. However, the installation must be done correctly. Incorrect installation can drastically reduce the flame protection function. These are minutes of shielding less than in dangerous situations such as a sudden fire can be very valuable.
It is essential, then, to ensure that the installation of the frame takes place in the best possible way, in order to preserve the structural integrity of the door and to ensure that everything works in the correct way.
Contrary to what one might think, domestic fire doors have an appearance very similar to classic swing doors. This allows you not to break excessively the stylistic unity of your home.
The same argument also applies in the case of installation in commercial premises. The appearance of the REI fire doors is particularly refined, and is capable of integrating with the surrounding furnishings.
What are REI 120 fire doors?
REI 120 fire doors are specific fixtures that offer over 120 minutes of fire protection. With the abbreviation REI, identified for the first time in Annex A of the D.M. of November 30, 1983, the flame resistance parameters are indicated. Specifically, these are:
Resistence
Airtightness
Thermal insulation
Therefore, REI 120 doors are able to guarantee the three parameters just mentioned for 120 minutes, or about two hours after the fire broke out.
Their presence in commercial and hospitality premises is of fundamental importance, because it allows us to offer a higher degree of security. Furthermore, usability is ensured by simple and intuitive opening and closing systems.
What are the prices of fire doors?
The price of fire doors is linked to the technical characteristics of the fixtures. Specifically, these are the factors that determine the cost:
The configuration: double leaf REI doors normally cost more than single leaf ones;
The degree of protection: generally the REI 120 doors have a higher price than the alternatives REI 60 or REI 30;
The dimensions of the panel: larger sizes normally correspond to a higher price;
The type of handles: in some models it is possible to choose between standard handles and panic bars. This second option is generally more expensive than the first;
The VAT rate: depending on the case, the rate of 4%, 10% or 22% will be applied.
Then there is the type of assembly to consider. As we have seen, installation is an essential operation to guarantee the correct functioning of fire doors, and therefore it is a detail that should not be underestimated. As a rule, laying on masonry walls is less complex than laying on plasterboard surfaces, and is therefore cheaper.
The proposal of REI fire doors by Porte Italiane
Porte Italiane is particularly attentive to the issue of protecting homes and businesses. For this reason, we offer a selection of fire-rated windows dedicated to the protection of public places and more: to take a look at our proposals, browse our catalogue.
And for any other information, we are always available at the email address info@porteitaliane.com.
