Fire shutters are a safety feature that many homeowners don’t think much about, but if your home or business is located in an area where the risk of fire is high, this product could save lives. Similar to other roller shutters, fire shutters are designed to either ‘close’ and contain a fire or – as a specialised option – they can be made to fully open and allow for emergency escape.
Unlike standard roller shutter fitters near me shutters, fire shutters have several differences that make them unique from other products on the market. Firstly, all fire shutters should be properly certified by a recognised fire-rating organisation. This will provide you with a rating of how long the shutters can hold up under fire conditions, from 45 minutes to four hours.
This will allow you to choose the right shutters for your property, depending on your specific needs and whether or not you have any existing regulations laying out fire-resistance requirements for your establishment. In most cases, the regulations for a commercial building will lay out requirements regarding fire-resistant shutters and what level of protection they must have.
As a result, your shutters should have a fire classification rating clearly printed on them to help you understand what level of protection you’re getting and how well the product has been tested. ROLLerUP shutters are available in a range of different fire-rated models, including fire ratings of 45 minutes to three hours.
In addition, all of our fire shutters are equipped with a built-in backup battery system as a fail-safe to ensure that your shutters will be able to function even in the event of a power failure. This backup battery will store enough energy to keep your fire shutters operational for up to an hour or more.
The primary reason for having a fire shutter installed at your property is to protect the interior of your building and limit the damage caused by flames and smoke in the event of a fire. The specialised shutters can reduce the amount of oxygen in the room, helping to prevent fire from spreading and allowing for more time for you to evacuate your premises or at least have a window of opportunity to call for help.
They can be fitted above any access points between different parts of a building, such as doors and windows. They are commonly found above storage rooms or separating loading bays from the rest of a property, but they can be installed wherever there is a risk of flames jumping from one area to another.
Some fire shutters are activated via a fire alarm or by a heat/smoke detector, while others are motorised and can be opened or closed manually. You can discuss the options for your own premises with one of our knowledgeable sales team members, and we will be happy to provide you with a free quote.