Fire protection doors are of central importance for preventive fire protection in buildings: in the event of a fire, they protect special rooms, necessary corridors and hall transitions against the passage of flames, heat and smoke. Other elementary tasks include the safe use of escape and rescue routes and keeping access routes clear for the emergency services. To fulfill their purpose, fire doors and gates must be self-closing. This means that they must be closed again every time they are passed through.
Hold-open systems (FSA) as problem solvers in everyday life
Closing doors and gates yourself is impractical in day-to-day operations: forklift trucks need to be able to move freely, and copy rooms, kitchenettes and corridors should be accessible without having to open doors. Constantly opening and closing doors is a nuisance. This is why fire doors and gates are often overridden - wedged, tied or blocked with a box of copy paper.
These manipulations are not only life-threatening and illegal, but also punishable by law (§ 145 Para. 2 No. 2 StGB).
The solution is hold-open systems for fire doors!
What is a hold-open system?
A hold-open system for fire doors (also known as an FSA for short) keeps them open during daily operation. In the event of a fire, it ensures that fire doors close automatically and thus fulfill their protective function.
Where is a fire door with hold-open system useful?
A hold-open system for fire protection doors is particularly recommended in buildings with high levels of operational and public traffic. This means almost everywhere: offices, factories, schools, doctors' surgeries, retirement homes, stores and places of assembly.
The installation of hold-open systems is not mandatory. However, in the experience of our CWS Fire Safety experts, installing a door with a hold-open system makes a lot of sense.
The main arguments for installing or retrofitting hold-open systems are
- the improvement of operating procedures
- more convenience and
- more freedom of movement for people and equipment.
Important: All three aspects help to prevent dangerous tampering with doors and gates
Having hold-open systems retrofitted
Hold-open systems usually consist of slide rail systems. They are compact, visually appealing and can generally be retrofitted without any problems. The power supply, door hold-open device and fire detector are already integrated.
In production areas, magnetic hold-open systems can also be a sensible alternative. These are used almost exclusively for large fire protection doors.
Retrofitting hold-open systems pays off!
Considering the risks of tampering and the repair costs of damaged fire doors and gates, the costs of professionally retrofitting a hold-open system quickly pay for themselves.
Hold-open systems from a specialist company
We support you both with the installation of fire protection doors with hold-open systems and with retrofitting. We are partners with well-known manufacturers and guarantee rapid availability and installation in accordance with the applicable specifications.
Do you have any questions about fire doors with hold-open systems?
Write to us, we will be happy to advise you with our comprehensive expertise.