Fire rated door hinges for healthcare facilities must meet stringent fire regulations and performance standards.
Samuel Heath supply Powermatic concealed fire rated door closers that are now widely installed in healthcare facilities and hospitals across the UK.
Often referred to as fire door hinges, but in fact they are concealed door closers with outstanding performance and reliability when used as a fire door.
Fire rated door hinge for healthcare buildings
Concealed fire rated door hinges in healthcare facilities contribute to the safety and security of patients, clinicians, staff and visitors. They compare favourably with traditional overhead door closers for safety and security which is why they are now widely considered the fire rated door hinge of choice.
Benefits of fire rated door hinges for healthcare
There are several benefits of fire rated door hinges for healthcare settings:
- Fire rated door hinges enable doors to meet the requirements of Approved Document M, a building regulation that ensures people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities
- Fire rated door hinges enable doors to meet the British Standard BS 8300 for accessible and inclusive environments
- Because fire rated door hinges are concealed, they don’t offer a horizontal surface for the accumulation of dust and harmful debris
- Overhead door closers present a ligature hazard, whereas fire rated door hinges are concealed between the door and frame so don’t present the same risk
- Fire rated door hinges allow doors to open both ways which removes barricade risk
- There is a significantly lower risk of fire rated door hinges being vandalised which can prove costly and disruptive, particularly when the entire door needs to be replaced because its fire safety integrity has been compromised
- Replacing overhead door closers with fire rated door hinges creates less of an institutionalised environment and instead provides more homely spaces which can be beneficial for patients’ recovery.
Fire rated door closer – product options
Samuel Heath supplies the following fire rated door closer products:
Powermatic R100
Our most popular product, the Powermatic R100 is a world leading controlled, concealed door closer that delivers exceptional performance and reliability.
It is a high performance, reliable concealed door closer that can be used for both fire and non-fire doors. It is BS EN 1634-1 approved for use on one hour and half-hour fire doors, and BS 476 tested for one hour and half hour fire doors.
Powermatic Axis R108
The Powermatic Axis R108 was developed to work with Simonswerk’s Tectus concealed hinge system.
It works with the hinge’s central pivot axis while offering exceptional fire and accessibility performance. It has been BS EN 1634-1 fire tested for FD60 and FD30 timber doors. It can be used with electronically powered hold-open devices.
Keeping buildings and people safe
To keep buildings and people safe, all Samuel Heath fire rated door closers are BS-EN-1634 certified. This standard refers to fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. The full specifications for all products can be found here.
Specifiers choose Samuel Heath fire rated door hinges because they have come to rely on the performance and quality of our products. All of our fire rated door closers deliver life-long reliability that keeps buildings and people safe.
Looking for reliable, high specification fire rated door hinges for your healthcare facility project?
Get in touch with Samuel Heath on 0121 766 4200 or email doorclosers@samuel-heath.com.
FAQs
Where can I see examples of your fire rated door hinge applications?
Take a look at our case studies, and if you have any questions give us a call on 0121 766 4200.
Are concealed fire door closers easy to clean?
Yes. Their low mounting position within the door makes them easy to inspect and clean.
How do I choose a fire rated door closer?
Take a look at our guidance or get in touch with our specification team.