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The overlooked fire door detail putting school evacuations at risk
The role of fire door hardware in schools
Sue Corrick, sector lead at Allegion UK, has stressed the importance of correctly specified and maintained fire door hardware in school buildings.
Corrick said: “Safe evacuation relies not only on signage and drills but also on the reliability of exit doors and the hardware installed on them.
“The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Bulletin 100 set out the requirements for schools to follow.
“Fire exit doors act as the final point in an evacuation route and must remain fully functional at all times.
“Clear routes and compliant hardware are essential for reducing evacuation times and ensuring safety.
“Training, evacuation planning and hardware checks together give staff, pupils and visitors confidence that they can exit a building safely during an emergency.”
Challenges in school building design
Corrick said: “School layouts can make fire safety more complex.
“Long corridors, crowded communal areas and multiple transitions between classrooms affect escape planning.
“Combustible materials such as paper, art supplies and chemicals in science labs increase fire risks in educational settings.
“In some areas, the threat of arson adds to those risks.
“Emergency exits must be able to function under pressure and withstand heavy use.
“Well-installed and durable fire door hardware is a central part of that requirement.
“Panic exit devices such as horizontal push bars are standard in schools with more than 60 occupants.
“These devices must comply with EN 1125 and EN 179 standards and include UKCA and CE markings.”
Exit hardware design and function
Corrick said: “Panic exit devices must be simple to use and reliable in emergencies, especially in schools where children are present.
“Push bars and pads provide safe exit without prior knowledge of their operation.
“Panic hardware should cover at least 60% of the door width so it is easy to locate and use.
“Once the bar is pressed, the latch should release instantly and the door must swing open without extra effort or tools.
“Some models include alarms or signals when opened, or a dogging feature to hold the door open.
“All devices must meet local fire and building codes and, when installed on fire doors, have a fire rating.”
Maintenance responsibilities in schools
Corrick said: “Those responsible for schools, usually headteachers or facility managers, must carry out regular risk assessments.
“This includes ensuring escape routes are clear, signage is visible and exit hardware is operational.
“Hardware must be tested frequently to confirm it works correctly.
“Wear from high footfall and misuse can make doors less reliable.
“If any hardware is damaged or fails, professional advice should be sought immediately, particularly in environments with children.”
Risk of neglecting exit hardware
Corrick said: “Neglected planning or poor maintenance can compromise escape routes.
“Hardware failures may prevent escape even when evacuation routes are otherwise clear.
“Issues such as blocked exits, poor signage and lack of staff training are common problems.
“Vandalism and heavy use often wear down exit hardware in schools.
“Responsible persons must recognise the link between functional fire door hardware and safe egress, and act quickly when faults occur.”
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The comments by Sue Corrick of Allegion UK highlight the standards schools must follow under EN 1125 and EN 179 for exit hardware.
The focus on risk assessments, inspection schedules and prompt maintenance is relevant for professionals advising schools on compliance.
Corrick’s emphasis on duty holder responsibility and regulatory requirements gives a practical framework for fire safety professionals working in the education sector.
Her guidance also stresses the role of correct hardware specification in reducing evacuation times and supporting safe school environments.
Fire door hardware in UK schools: Sue Corrick of Allegion UK highlights safety needs: Summary
Sue Corrick of Allegion UK has highlighted the role of fire door hardware in UK schools.
She said that compliant escape routes and exit doors are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Bulletin 100.
She reported that school layouts, combustible materials and arson risks complicate evacuation planning.
She explained that panic devices must comply with EN 1125 and EN 179 standards and carry UKCA and CE markings.
She said that headteachers or facility managers must conduct regular risk assessments and maintenance checks.
She noted that faulty or worn hardware can prevent effective evacuation in emergencies.
She advised that professional advice should be sought when fire door hardware fails or shows signs of wear.
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Warringtonfire warns on UK emergency exit certification compliance
Industry warning on emergency exit certification
Warringtonfire has advised UK construction professionals to ensure emergency exit and external panic units meet the correct third-party certification requirements.
The company said the alert follows information from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) passed to the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
It explained that many safety-critical doorsets may be non-compliant and therefore illegal if they do not hold the right level of certification.
The company noted that the warning applies to building owners, facilities managers, specifiers, architects, construction professionals and others involved in the purchase or installation of these products.
Certification requirements and responsibilities
According to Warringtonfire, manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products meet the necessary certification standards and hold a Certificate of Constancy of Performance (CoCoP).
It added that this certificate is required before a product can be given a CE or UKCA conformity marking.
Without this, it said, the product cannot be legally sold and may create financial and reputational risks for buyers.
The company also noted that industry professionals have a duty to select only products that have been certified by an accredited laboratory.
DHF statement on compliance
Michael Skelding, General Manager & Secretary of the DHF, said: “Simply having third-party certification for individual elements and hardware of the panic or emergency exit doors is insufficient.”
“It is the responsibility of professionals in this industry to make certain that manufacturers have certified the entire doorset to meet compliance standards.”
“Without this, they risk repercussions from the OPSS such as building closures, along with severe reputational damage.”
“While the DHF and GAI have noted that many doorsets are non-compliant, we recognise that the majority are not deliberately breaking the law – it is more an issue of lack of awareness.”
“It is now essential that the word is spread so that industry professionals can ensure they select products from manufacturers who have obtained third-party certification.”
Warringtonfire on safety and legal duties
Mark West, Principal Product Assessor at Warringtonfire, said: “Ensuring the doorsets you purchase and install are fully certified is not only a legal obligation but also a commitment to safety and quality.”
“Demanding to see evidence of certification means that you will be providing safe, compliant doorsets to your projects, protecting building users and your professional reputation.”
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
This information is relevant to fire and safety professionals who specify, purchase or approve emergency exit and panic doorsets.
It outlines the need to verify that products have full third-party certification for the complete doorset, not just individual components.
It highlights the legal requirement for a Certificate of Constancy of Performance and CE or UKCA marking.
It reinforces that failure to comply could result in enforcement action by the OPSS, including building closures.
Warringtonfire warns on UK emergency exit certification compliance: Summary
Warringtonfire has warned UK construction professionals to verify that emergency exit and panic doorsets have full third-party certification.
The company said the alert follows information from the OPSS passed to the DHF and GAI.
It explained that non-compliant doorsets may be illegal and pose risks to buyers.
Manufacturers must hold a Certificate of Constancy of Performance before CE or UKCA marking is applied.
Industry professionals must ensure products are certified by an accredited laboratory.
DHF said full doorset certification is required to meet compliance standards.
The organisation said many non-compliant doorsets result from a lack of awareness.
Warringtonfire stated that certification is both a legal and safety requirement.
What every UK fire door hardware supplier needs to know right now
UK fire door hardware manufacturers receive new guidance
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has partnered with the Door & Hardware Federation to publish a best practice guidance document on fire door hardware information in Great Britain.
The Ironmongery Manufacturers’ Guidance Document was created with support from the Office for Product Safety and Standards and is intended to help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements.
According to the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), the guidance is aimed at those placing hardware on the market and outlines what information should be provided for safe product selection, installation and maintenance.
The guidance also applies to distributors and companies applying their own branding to ironmongery components.
The organisations said the document has been in development for more than a year.
Content outlines what manufacturers must provide
GAI said the guidance outlines the essential product information that manufacturers should provide for ironmongery used on fire resisting door systems.
The Guild explained that this includes recommendations on labelling, installation instructions, third-party certification, supporting test evidence and maintenance information.
It also includes details on intumescent protection where applicable.
The guidance encourages manufacturers to ensure information is available in both digital and printed formats, and kept up to date.
The GAI said this will help ensure the safe application of fire door hardware in buildings.
Risk-based categorisation included in the document
A key part of the guidance is a classification system for door hardware based on the level of impact installation has on the integrity of the door.
According to the Guild, the document divides hardware into three categories depending on the level of material removed from the door or frame during installation.
The GAI said this is intended to ensure that where the risk to a fire door is higher, more detailed product information and evidence is required.
The aim of the classification system is to support consistent and risk-informed safety practices.
The document includes tailored guidance for each category.
OPSS welcomes support for compliance
Duncan Johnson, Deputy Director for Construction Products Regulation at the Office for Product Safety and Standards, said: “I welcome engagement with OPSS from both the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Door & Hardware Federation aimed at supporting businesses in understanding and meeting regulatory requirements.
“Businesses must comply with the regulations that apply to them, and industry-led initiatives such as this best practice guide can help them achieve this in a practical and effective way.”
Industry organisations highlight regulatory and safety value
Douglas Masterson, Technical and Training Director at GAI, said: “This publication has been carefully designed to help manufacturers meet both their legal responsibilities and the expectations of those specifying and installing fire door hardware.
“By setting out clear, practical recommendations on what product information should be provided – including marking, installation instructions, test evidence and certification details – this document will help to improve product safety, regulatory compliance and ultimately, life safety.”
Michael Skelding, General Manager and Secretary at DHF, added: “This collaborative guide strengthens the industry’s ability to consistently deliver safe, compliant fire door solutions.
“It recognises the complexity of fire door assemblies and the critical role that well-specified, properly installed and maintained hardware plays in ensuring fire and life safety.
“We are proud to have worked alongside GAI and OPSS on this project and encourage all hardware manufacturers, distributors and specifiers to adopt this guidance as standard practice.”
Fire door hardware guidance issued by GAI and DHF: Summary
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Door & Hardware Federation have released a new best practice guide for fire door hardware.
The document is titled the Ironmongery Manufacturers’ Guidance Document.
It was developed in collaboration with the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
The guidance is intended to support manufacturers, distributors and rebranders of ironmongery products.
It outlines what product information should be supplied for components used in fire resisting door systems.
Topics include labelling, installation instructions, testing evidence, certification and maintenance.
It also covers intumescent protection details.
A classification system is included for hardware based on the installation’s impact on door integrity.
OPSS welcomed the document’s publication as a practical compliance support tool.
GAI and DHF both said the guide would help improve product safety and regulatory alignment.
They encouraged manufacturers to adopt the document’s recommendations.
Building strength into every seal: Inside Booth’s contract for UK high-speed rail
Mike Jenkinson, Managing Director at Booth Industries, discusses how the company’s pressure-rated doors for HS2 are engineered for long-term reliability in extreme tunnel environments
As the High Speed Rail 2 (HS2) project continues to shape the future of UK rail infrastructure, Bolton-based Booth Industries expanded its role with a new £4.5 million contract to supply pressure-rated fire doors.
Building on its earlier work delivering cross-passage doors for the high-speed rail line, Booth is drawing on extensive design and engineering experience to meet complex safety and performance requirements.
Originally formed by John Booth in 1873 as a family-run blacksmiths, Booth Industries has become synonymous with the design, manufacture, supply and installation of high-performance bespoke and engineered doorsets.
The company played a central role in establishing national standards for fire protection doors and its doorsets can be found around the world in the most-demanding environments, from defence, security and offshore oil and gas installations, to nuclear and national infrastructure projects, such as HS2.
Managing Director Mike Jenkinson joined Booth Industries back in 2018 bringing over 15 years of expertise in heavily regulated industries, with a focus on compliance, quality, commercial strategy and building people-centric cultures.
Since Booth’s acquisition by Avingtrans PLC in 2019, he has led the hard-working team to transform the business, leveraging its proud heritage while focusing on its core strengths to drive sustainable growth in national infrastructure programmes around the world.
In this interview, Jenkinson discusses the challenges of delivering solutions for high-pressure environments, the development of Booth’s advanced manufacturing capability and how the business continues to innovate in the high-performance doors market.
How does the new HS2 contract build on the previous one Booth was awarded in 2020?
The first contract for HS2 was to design, fabricate and produce High Integrity Cross Passage Doors for Phases 1 and 2a of the HS2 project.
These safety doors play a crucial role in the operation of the railway, sealing off cross-passages between the separate north- and southbound tunnels and creating a safe means of escape in the event of fire.
With trains capable of travelling at speeds of unto 250mph passing within metres of the doors, they not only need to provide proven Fire Integrity and Insulation for over two hours but also withstand challenging environmental and fatigue pressures for over 35 years
Our most-recent HS2 contract is for a very similar variant of these doors, which have now been proven and tested.
Taking the learnings from the first contract, we have now translated it into a unique requirement for this new door, which has different configurations, sizes and performance requirements.
What specific challenges do doors used in a high-speed rail tunnel environment need to overcome?
The biggest engineering challenge is protecting the doorsets from fatigue over the lifecycle of the railway.
This is difficult to prove so has to be modelled virtually before being tested in a physical environment, with data then being validated across both sets of tests.
The HS2 project differs from any other performance requirement we typically service so we developed a unique testing programme to support the process, which we don’t believe has been carried out by any company previously.
This learning provides us with a unique capability that allows us to fast track design, testing and product approval processes, that otherwise would have taken months or even years to deliver for our customers.
What exactly is a pressure-rated door and why are they important for HS2?
The doors developed for HS2 have to be capable of withstanding constant pressure cycles, as well as providing two-hour integrity and two-hour insulation against fire.
Rather than resisting consistent pressure, trains passing by create a cyclical pressure that can reach over 12.5Kpa positive (pressure pulse) and 12.5Kpa negative (pressure vacuum), over 5.4 million times during the life of the doorset.
This creates its own unique engineering challenges.
The contract will be delivered using your new production facility – what are its key features and why was it developed?
We developed an energy-efficient 600m2 facility adjacent to our main factory to support delivery of the current HS2 contract and future ones, bringing our total manufacturing footprint to 6,400m2 and increasing capacity on the production line to allow us to fulfil HS2 contracts while delivering work for other customers.
The new facility houses a state-of-the-art robotic-arm and specialist assembly areas, along with a Factory Acceptance Testing area which is the final stage in the product build process
The new facility also forms a key part of our carbon reduction roadmap.
Designed to meet a CO2 emission rate of 28.2kg/CO2/m2, it uses a variety of thermal, lighting and energy-saving advances to improve energy efficiency and limit CO2 emissions.
95% of the demolition materials from the pre-existing building were recycled, with the remaining five percent – consisting of asbestos-containing materials – being disposed of safely.
How has the experience from the first HS2 contract shaped the design and testing of the new doors?
The doors developed for the initial Cross Passage Door Contract were ‘first of type’ and required significant testing and development work to meet the project’s stringent requirements.
We undertook a range of trials to see how the door would react under extreme pressures – including destructive testing for fire, fatigue, vibration and leakage.
Now we understand how they all interact in these conditions, we are able to harness the lessons learned to inform the new door designs and bring these into production much more quickly.
What kind of testing and development processes go into ensuring the long-term reliability of these doors?
Initial design testing took place in a virtual environment before moving on to physical tests to check that virtual and physical data correlated.
The process allowed us to assess and validate the doors’ performance over longer cyclic loads.
Our work in the oil and gas, nuclear and defence industries means we are well accustomed to providing products that meet rigorous quality standards but, moving into production, we were keen to ensure ease of manufacture too, in order to confidently deliver consistent quality levels.
Incorporating innovative new materials into the body of the door presented a number of challenges that we were able to successfully overcome through these test and development processes, as well as ensuring the doors could be manufactured in a sustainable manner to reduce their carbon footprint – a key commitment to HS2.
Beyond HS2, what role do you see Booth Industries playing in the future of infrastructure and safety-critical engineering?
The doors produced for HS2 have a strong focus on fatigue resistance and are best suited to rail or fast-road environments.
Both sectors are market driven industries and, with demand for similar projects growing across the world, the HS2 designs have already attracted interest from several parties.
Booth enjoys a strong heritage in safely-critical engineering and we believe that it is crucial that we are able to stand behind the quality and reliability of our products.
The HS2 project has led to a number of innovations, while our commitment to testing and improving performance standards has also highlighted product evolutions that will transfer into other doorsets.
For example, we recently launched a new fire door – the Crompton240 – which moves away from traditional fire door design and materials to deliver a proven 240 hours of fire resistance.
That design arose from an issue identified during in-house testing and is a sign of Booth’s commitment to constantly reviewing and refining its products to ensure the highest reliability and performance standards.
All Booth doorsets are built with sustainability, engineering and through-life cycle costs in mind and it is our strong performance heritage, combined with a culture of innovation, that means Booth stands as a beacon of excellence in the market – a one-stop solution delivering design, development and a full suite of products that are tested to the highest assurance standards.
When safety matters most, we believe that Booth is the name customers can trust to deliver assured performance across a range of demanding industries.
This was originally published in the July 2025 Edition of International Fire & Safety Journal. To read your FREE copy, click here.
Fire safety initiative expands in Hammersmith & Fulham council homes
Council installs fire doors and upgrades systems in fire safety scheme
H&F Council has reported that 6,000 new fire doors have been installed across council properties at no cost to tenants or leaseholders.
The initiative is part of the council’s Fire Safety Plus programme, which also includes evacuation alert systems, electrical safety testing and replacement of faulty white goods.
According to the council, this forms part of its wider investment into housing, with over £1 million spent each week on maintenance and safety.
Councillor Frances Umeh, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, said: “We’re working hard with London Fire Brigade to keep residents safe in our homes.
“Our Fire Safety Plus home visits and evacuation alert systems go above and beyond UK safety laws as we do all we can to put residents’ safety first.
“This is all part of the work we’re doing to make H&F a stronger, safer and kinder place.”
Hammersmith Station Commander James Berry added: “It’s encouraging to see Hammersmith & Fulham Council taking proactive measures to prioritise fire safety.
“We will continue working together to help keep residents and communities safe.”
Upgrades include fire doors, sprinklers and evacuation systems
The council stated that nine new evacuation alert systems have been installed in high-rise buildings, covering more than 1,000 homes.
In addition to installing 6,000 new fire doors, the council conducts inspections on 17,000 fire doors annually.
Sprinkler systems have been fitted in 600 homes across the borough.
Electrical appliance testing and replacement is included in the service for council residents. Faulty appliances that do not pass testing are replaced for free.
The council also reported that 380 Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) have been created for residents who may need help evacuating in the event of a fire.
Fire Safety Plus programme includes home visits and device testing
The Fire Safety Plus programme offers home visits to council residents, which include installation of smoke detectors and full testing of domestic electrical appliances.
If a product fails an electrical test, it is replaced at no charge to the resident.
The council explained that this offer is available to all council tenants and leaseholders and aims to reduce the risk of electrical fires in domestic settings.
The service also includes installation of new fire doors during the home visit, where needed.
Annetta Kelly, a resident of Bush Court in Shepherds Bush, said: “After my tumble dryer failed its electrical safety test, the team quickly and efficiently organised a replacement.
“The service was brilliant. They kept me informed throughout and I really appreciate their commitment to electrical safety.”
London Fire Brigade partnership supports safety improvements
London Fire Brigade has worked with H&F Council to support the programme and advise on safety measures in council buildings.
According to the council, this partnership ensures that safety systems such as evacuation alerts are installed in line with current best practice.
James Berry of London Fire Brigade stated that joint working would continue to improve protection for residents and communities.
The council noted that additional training has also been provided to housing staff to ensure home visits are carried out safely and consistently.
The partnership is part of a wider London-wide focus on upgrading fire protection in residential buildings.
Ongoing investment into housing maintenance and safety
H&F Council reported that more than £1 million per week is being invested into housing across the borough.
This investment includes repair and maintenance works, safety upgrades and routine inspections.
The Fire Safety Plus initiative is one of several projects funded through this commitment.
According to the council, the fire safety programme will continue to expand over the coming year.
Additional systems and equipment are expected to be introduced to more buildings as part of the wider upgrade strategy.
Fire safety initiative expands in Hammersmith & Fulham council homes: Summary
H&F Council has installed 6,000 new fire doors at no cost to tenants and leaseholders.
The installations are part of the Fire Safety Plus programme.
The programme includes home visits, smoke detector installation, and appliance testing.
Faulty electrical items are replaced free of charge.
Nine evacuation alert systems have been added to high-rise buildings.
600 homes have received new sprinkler systems.
380 PEEPs have been written for residents needing evacuation support.
17,000 fire doors are inspected annually by the council.
London Fire Brigade is working with the council on safety measures.
Over £1 million is invested each week into housing in Hammersmith & Fulham.
IoT fire door launched in UK to tackle housing safety compliance
Fire door launches with UK focus on IoT safety monitoring
Harmony has launched what it describes as the world’s first fully integrated and certified IoT fire door for residential buildings in the UK.
According to Harmony, the Auro Door is designed to continuously monitor its performance and self-test for fire safety compliance, with an initial rating of FD30 for 30 minutes of fire resistance.
The company said that Auro Door was developed to address a widespread challenge among housing providers: the difficulty in gaining access to residents’ homes for annual fire door inspections.
Harmony stated that its solution offers 24/7 remote monitoring, enabling real-time compliance tracking without physical access to the door.
The company added that the door can operate either as a standalone product or integrate into existing facilities management platforms.
Compliance data accessible without physical inspections
According to Harmony, the inability to carry out annual inspections for all fire doors has become a persistent problem for landlords, with a substantial proportion of units remaining unchecked.
The company said that Auro Door helps address this issue by delivering “always-on” compliance data that is accessible remotely by asset managers and safety teams.
The manufacturer explained that landlords can now receive live validation during installation, followed by continuous data that tracks the door’s performance against set tolerances.
It stated that this offers a shift away from reactive fire safety checks toward preventive and monitored systems.
Harmony reported that the system also supports tailored dashboards, alert notifications and predictive maintenance routines.
Predictive maintenance supports asset lifecycle planning
Harmony explained that the Auro Door platform provides insight into the wear and condition of essential fire door components, including closers.
The system provides alerts for upcoming replacement needs, enabling repairs before failure compromises fire resistance performance.
According to the company, this approach contributes to more accurate lifecycle planning and cost management for large housing portfolios.
Harmony stated that the door system collects pattern-recognition data over time, refining its predictive capabilities through AI-based learning.
This allows the door to adjust maintenance forecasts and respond to changes in real-world operating conditions.
Integration with golden thread information systems
Harmony stated that Auro Door was developed with the Golden Thread of Information principle in mind, supporting end-to-end traceability and compliance documentation.
Once installed, the door’s operational data is recorded continuously, aligning with UK building safety regulations requiring digital records and asset performance history.
The company added that this makes the system suitable for social housing and multi-residence buildings that fall under the scope of new regulatory frameworks.
Data can be accessed via Harmony’s standalone interface or linked to broader estate management software.
Harmony said this flexibility allows building operators to centralise their monitoring processes or integrate fire door oversight into existing workflows.
Executive comments on resident safety and compliance
Ged Moore, Managing Director at Auro by Harmony, said: “Auro Door addresses a major challenge facing organisations with responsibility for resident safety, that of access to homes to assess fire door compliance.
“Registered Providers regularly report that over a third of fire doors cannot be annually inspected due to access issues, with Auro Door providing an innovative solution for safety compliance that is constantly vigilant and self-reporting.
“As a front-line defense against the ingress of smoke and fire into homes, Auro Door is a life-saving barrier, manufactured to the highest quality standards and incorporating a unique active monitoring system that transforms fire door compliance from annual inspection to self-reporting and diagnosis.”
The company said that Auro Door forms part of a wider portfolio of connected life safety products under development.
It stated that future products will be similarly integrated into IoT systems, supporting digital oversight of safety-critical infrastructure.
IoT fire door launched in UK to tackle housing safety compliance: Summary
Harmony has launched a new IoT-enabled fire door called Auro Door.
The door is rated FD30 and provides 30 minutes of fire resistance.
It offers continuous performance monitoring using integrated sensors and remote data access.
Harmony said the product was designed to address problems with in-home inspections.
Landlords report that over a third of fire doors cannot be inspected annually due to lack of access.
The door delivers installation validation and tracks ongoing compliance data.
It integrates with existing facilities management systems or works as a standalone platform.
The system provides predictive maintenance alerts for component replacement.
Data from the door contributes to Golden Thread documentation and compliance tracking.
Harmony said Auro Door will be followed by other smart safety systems.