Fire door shutters offer an unbeatable defence against fire whilst serving as a physical barrier against vandalism and burglaries. They combine both fire safety and security solutions in a single package, a pragmatic investment that provides a high return on your money. However, these doors can pose a significant challenge when it comes to installation, operation and maintenance. To ensure that they work properly, it is essential that you test them regularly. The following procedures should be included in your routine tests to ensure that your fire shutters are capable of responding to the signal received from your alarm system and closing in the event of an emergency.

Fire Door Shutters: Essential Elements in Fire Safety Planning

Fire resistant shutters are rated to resist the effects of fire for a set amount of time. They are able to keep their heat-resistant properties for extended periods of time, which helps to limit the spread of flames within a building and reduces smoke and toxic gases. In addition to their effectiveness as a fire hazard prevention tool, these doors are also designed to provide a sturdy barrier that prevents damage from other sources, such as wind and impact.

Alpine’s fire rated counter shutters are manufactured from galvanized steel and are available in a range of widths and heights. Each shutter consists of a curtain made from curved interlocking galvanised steel laths that are welded together to form a robust, durable and reliable curtain. These curtains are mounted on galvanised steel guides that vary in size depending on the shutter’s application. A UL-tested gravity fail safe motor is installed to ensure that the shutters can descend via a thermal fusible link or controlled gravitational descent in the event of a power loss.