Fire rated concealed door closers are becoming widely adopted in a range of different settings. These include healthcare facilities, social housing, education facilities, hotels and many other spaces.
Whereas hinges can be seen on traditional doors, concealed door closers are not visible once a door is closed. This is because they are hidden away in the leaf of the door and the door frame.
Benefits of specifying fire rated concealed door closers
- Compliance with fire safety building regulations
- A beautiful, seamless aesthetic
- A clean application that doesn’t provide dust and bacteria with an accessible surface on which they can become harmful, particularly in healthcare settings
- By being out of sight, concealed fire door closers are less likely to be wilfully or accidentally damaged
- They create less of an institutional feel
- They are safer than overhead door closers that present a ligature risk.
Fire rated concealed door closers for social housing
With the ever-evolving building regulations associated with social housing, for specifiers it is essential that all door components offer the highest fire performance ratings. Fire rated concealed door closers from Samuel Heath keep the door inside the frame in the event of a fire to prevent flames bypassing the door and spreading. The Powermatic R100 and Powermatic Axis R108 concealed door closers are fully tested and approved for use in social housing settings.
Unfortunately, vandalism and general damage are common in social housing, and overhead door closers are often the target. Because concealed door closers cannot be accessed, they are not at risk of damage which saves costs for estate management companies and property owners.
Fire rated concealed door closers for mental health institutes
In mental health institutes, fire rated concealed door closers provide all the same benefits as for social housing, including cleanliness, with the additional crucial element of personal safety. Traditional overhead door closers present a ligature risk. By having the door closer concealed inside the door leaf and frame it is not used for self-harm.
Fire rated concealed door closer project
The United Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust is one of the health authorities that is now benefiting from concealed door closers from Samuel Heath.
We initially worked with the Trust by providing a trial of the Powermatic concealed door closer in a very busy area where doors are used all day, every day. The staff reported that the doors closers were hugely beneficial, so now whenever a closer needs to be replaced in any of the Trust’s buildings, it will be a Powermatic concealed door closer that is installed.
FAQs
What fire rating has been awarded to the Powermatic R100 concealed door closer?
- Successfully type tested to BS EN 1154: 1997 power size 3
- BS EN 1634-1 approved for use on one hour and half-hour fire doors
- BS 476 tested for one-hour and half-hour fire doors
- Certifire approved
How are concealed door closers maintained?
Through regular inspection, cleaning and lubrication.
Can the Powermatic R100 be used with concealed hinges?
No, but the Powermatic R108 can.
Do you need more information about concealed door closers?
Get in touch with Samuel Heath by calling 0121 766 4200 or email info@samuel-heath.com.