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Tag Archives: fire door hinges
Coroner rules on safety failures including the fire door closer as cause of tragic death
23 year old Architect Sophie Rosser died from burns in the Royal London Hospital after entering a blazing block of flats in an ill-fated attempt to save her boyfriend, who she feared was trapped inside. Coroner Mary Hassell criticised a … Continue reading
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How many hinges are needed on a door: some have three, some have two, why?
Usually at least 3 hinges need to be fitted on a door. Light weight internal domestic doors may be fitted with only 2 hinges. Doors with a security function need to have at least 3 hinges, as this makes them … Continue reading
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