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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: lingmoor on June 21, 2011, 12:48:06 PM

Title: vision panel in double fire doors
Post by: lingmoor on June 21, 2011, 12:48:06 PM

is there any requirement to have vision panels in double swing double fire doors?

I can understand the safety aspects... ie so you dont take out people when you're going through!

cheers

Title: Re: vision panel in double fire doors
Post by: Davo on June 21, 2011, 01:33:10 PM

Hi lingmoor

There is the H & S angle as you say, also the DDA angle so wheelchair users can see whats at the other side.
In regards to fire, technically no, but if these are corridor doors I would put some in so people can see if the route is safe or not should a fire occur


davo

ps not too keen on double swing if they are critical :-\

Title: Re: vision panel in double fire doors
Post by: wee brian on June 22, 2011, 09:21:25 AM

Part K & Part M of the Building regs. The ADs have the necessary guidance even if the regs dont directly apply.

Title: Re: vision panel in double fire doors
Post by: lingmoor on July 01, 2011, 10:37:44 AM

thanks for the replies