As a business owner, you already juggle enough. From keeping operations smooth, to making sure employees and customers are safe, there is a lot on your plate. But there is one critical component that often gets overlooked until it is too late–fire doors.
Fire doors are not just another piece of equipment, they are a vital line of defense that can save lives, protect your property, and minimize business disruption in the event of a fire.
Whether you are managing a warehouse or an office building, maintaining fire doors is one of the smartest safety investments you can make. But to truly appreciate their role, you need to understand what fire doors actually do.
- They Automatically Respond to Fire Threats
Unlike other industrial doors, fire doors are engineered to automatically close when triggered by heat, smoke, or your building’s fire alarm system. Through components like fusible links and smoke detectors, the door seals off spaces to contain fire and slow its spread. This gives first responders more time to act, and helps protect the rest of your building.
- They Compartmentalize and Contain Fire
A well-placed fire door can be the difference between a minor incident and total devastation. These rolling steel doors are designed to compartmentalize your space, trapping the fire in one area and preventing it from moving freely throughout your facility, offering your building, and occupants, an extra layer of protection.
- They Must Be Regularly Tested and Maintained
Fire doors are only as reliable as their last inspection. According to fire safety codes, these doors must be tested annually by Certified Rolling Fire Door Technicians to ensure compliance. Our team is fully certified by IDEA to perform fire door inspections, installations, and maintenance!
At J&L Door Service, LLC we install and service fire doors in Cleveland, Streetsboro, Painesville, Solon, Mentor, Chesterland, and throughout Northeast Ohio. Whether you are installing a new system or need routine testing, we are the reliable partner you can trust to keep your facility protected.
Did you know May is Garage Door Safety Month? While fire doors are crucial for protecting your business, it is also the perfect time to think about the safety of all your doors–including your facility’s overhead and garage-style doors. These systems are used daily and often taken for granted, but a malfunctioning door can pose serious risks to both people and property.
This month, take a moment to inspect your doors, look for signs of wear, and ensure your safety mechanisms are fully functional! Contact us today to request fire door services and learn more about garage door maintenance services to keep your doors operating at their very best.