Fire resistant doors for hotels and hospitals
Fire resistant interior doors are indispensable for hotels and hospitals. The high degree of functionality offered allows it to be used in environments where safety is an indispensable factor. In our catalog we have reserved a special space for this type of fixtures, as well as for doors for the disabled: today we want to talk to you about them by delving into the topics of greatest interest.
REI doors: a fundamental barrier against fire
REI doors constitute an indispensable barrier against fire. Essential in hotels and accommodation facilities, they must be checked and subject to periodic maintenance. It is a legal obligation aimed at preserving the protection of people, goods and environments.
The safety rules to refer to are those included in the UNI 11473-1 standard. This provides for the obligation of ordinary maintenance, which involves control operations on:
• Structural integrity
• Operation
• Position of the hinges
• Smoothness of opening
At the end of each check, the service report is issued, and the maintenance tag is renewed, essential for certifying the intervention.
The operations just described concern both REI 60 and REI 120 doors. The two alternatives mentioned offer different degrees of protection against flames, and are available in one or two leaf versions. The price can range from €150 per square meter for REI 60s to €180 per square meter for REI 120s.
Per maggiori informazioni, consultate pure la nostra guida alla manutenzione delle porte REI.
Doors for the disabled and hospitals: regulations and models
In environments such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes it is essential to be able to count on safe, easy to use and resistant doors. In particular, the regulations related to doors for the disabled are particularly demanding, and it could not be otherwise. The requirements concern the minimum passage light, the opening and closing mechanism, the type of handles, the opening direction and many other parameters.
Despite the numerous factors to consider, Porte Italiane is able to offer both sliding and swing doors for the disabled. The former appear particularly suitable due to their small size and operating mechanism. They are therefore ideal alternatives for bathrooms and toilets, easy to use and with an elegant appearance.
Swing doors for hospitals and the disabled are also an excellent alternative. In this case, there are many parameters to take into consideration, starting from the passage light and the height of the lever. In any case, the large number of alternatives available will undoubtedly allow you to find the option that best suits your needs.
For more information on the subject, you can read our guide to doors for the disabled.
Locks for hotels: an additional security measure
An element related to the safety of hotel doors (but also for hospitals) is that relating to locks. The normative references to be considered in this case are the European standard DIN EN 179 and the UNI EN 1125: 2008 standard.
Together, these two sources identify fire prevention and safety techniques for locks and handles. There are really many parameters to take into consideration, which is why we refer you to our handbook on hotel locks to obtain all the information you are looking for.
