Protecting a building from the spread of smoke and fire is vital to allow safe evacuation of occupants. Here, Dominick Sandford, Director and Head of Merchandising and Marketing at IronmongeryDirect, ...

Ironmongery, door hardware and door furniture are terms used to describe the essential additions to a fire door blank and frame that make up a door set and help ensure it functions properly. Fire door ...

When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

A critical component of engine company firefighters’ equipment is a means to secure doors in the open position when they stretch handlines. Numerous tools and techniques are available to accomplish ...

The integrity of fire safety equipment in buildings has always been a crucial factor when considering the safety of occupants, but in the light of events such as the Grenfell disaster the spotlight ...