Dorgard complies with the European Directive and UK Fire Precautions (Workplace) Fire Safety Regulations 1997/1999.

Purpose of Fire Safety Regulations
These fire safety regulations came into being on 1 December 1997 in response to an EU directive. The fire safety regulations are designed to provide a minimum fire safety standard in the workplace.

This has been achieved by amending “The Management of Health and Safety at Work fire safety regulations 1992” which required all employers to conduct a risk assessment regarding health and safety matters. (If you employ 5 or more people in the workplace, you must complete a written risk assessment).

The effective legislation is The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Fire Safety Regulations 1999.

Do these Fire Safety Regulations apply to me?
Yes, if you employ staff. Every employer has to ensure that he/she complies with the requirements of these fire safety regulations, relating to every workplace that is under his/her control.

What am I required to do?
When considering fire doors carry out a Risk Assesment of your premises. You should assess the fire risks in the workplace ie sources of ignition, combustible materials, and:

• Check that a fire can be detected as quickly as possible and people are warned eg. installation of fire alarms.
• Ensure the fire alarm is operating correctly and forms part of a weekly bell test.
• Ensure that workers can get out safely; this includes protecting corridors and stairways with self-closing fire doors. Dorgard is a cost-effective battery operated device used to safely retain fire doors open. When a fire alarm sounds, Dorgard allows the fire doors to swing shut automatically.
• Provide fire fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers.
• Ensure that workers know what to do in the event of a fire – identify escape routes which need to be signposted and well lit.
• Maintain and test your fire safety equipment regularly.