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Jason Robinson, Technical Director at steel door manufacturer Robust UK, looks at the factors to consider when choosing doorsets for educational buildings...
Schools and colleges need to be both secure places to study and work, as well as accessible for staff and students. There are a number of factors to take into account when choosing doorsets and it is no longer the case that style has to be compromised in favour of functionality. Security is critical in all educational
environments, both for safeguarding purposes and to protect valuable equipment. Entrances, service areas and laboratories are particularly vulnerable to unauthorised access and attack. In terms of security, it’s not just about
choosing the best locks for the door. The whole door leaf construction and access control integration is important.
It is good practice to choose steel
doors that comply with broader government guidance on school security. These are more likely to meet safeguarding expectations because Ofsted assesses the effectiveness of the physical security of the door solutions, schools can demonstrate to inspectors that they are effectively keeping pupils and staff safe from unauthorized access and other Here are some of the factors in more
detail that should be considered when choosing doorsets. Fire safety Fire protection is a vital consideration in schools and colleges, with legislation requiring that safe evacuation routes are
Fire doors are required to offer a minimum FD30 rating (30 minutes risk areas like kitchens or science labs. Fire doorsets, tested in accordance protected escape routes, in corridors longer than 30m, and should be kept closed and free from obstructions at all times. Regular maintenance and daily visual checks are crucial to ensure their be signed as such, so they can clearly be seen. an emergency situation, which is why we also offer steel doors with up to
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