Fire safety is a major concern in commercial and industrial spaces, as well as multi-occupancy residential spaces. According to a study conducted in 2022, about 1.6 million fire accidents took place in India in 2021, in which more than 27,000 people lost their lives. While the construction layout can’t be changed once completed (unless remodelled), installing fire doors and doorsets is an excellent way to protect people and property during fire outbreaks. Mikasa, from the house of Greenlam Industries, is a trusted name when it comes to providing fire doors and doorsets that are made in compliance with various global fire safety standards. Continue reading as we present a brief overview of Mikasa’s Fire Doors collection.
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Reasons To Install Fire-rated Doors
There are several reasons to install fire-resistant doors. These include:
Fire Safety is Essential
A fire outbreak in occupied spaces can maim or kill people and damage property. Installing fire doors and doorsets is a perfect safety measure as they delay the spread of fire and smoke, allowing the occupants to escape and the emergency services to respond to the incident.
Fire Doors can withstand Physical Damage
Fire-rated doors are larger and heavier than regular doors, which makes them extremely tough and able to withstand acts of vandalism. Apart from retarding flames during a fire outbreak, they also act to protect residential and commercial spaces from burglars and other potential threats.
Protection from Toxic Gases
During a fire outbreak in occupied spaces, it’s not just the flames that cause loss of lives, as the release of toxic fumes can also make people choke and faint. A fire exit door, in such a situation, can prevent toxic fumes from propagating to other rooms or spreading across the hallway. This makes fire-rated doors an ideal choice for spaces such as restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and shopping complexes.
Elements of FR Doors
What sets fire-rated doors apart from regular doors is their construction and the elements that constitute them. Some of the components of Mikasa fire-rated doors include:
- Core: Mikasa’s fire-rated doors come with a highly stable core, which is made from a “five-layer density” particle board with a density of 620 to 850 kg/m3.
- Wood Lipping: We provide a matching hardwood lipping that comes in different thicknesses of 3/6/10/12 mm, which helps in properly sealing the door leaf from all sides.
- Frame: Mikasa’s FR door frames come in two types – Rebated (made from solid hardwood) and Engineered (LVL, MDF, or solid hardwood) frames, which have a minimum density of 640 kg/m3.
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Types of FR Doors
Based on the maximum time they can withstand a fire (both flames and smoke), fire doors and doorsets are of the following types:
| Doorset Specification | Duration of Protection | Thickness |
| FD30 | 30 minutes. | 44 mm |
| FD60 | 60 minutes. | 54 mm |
| FD90 | 90 minutes. | 64 mm |
| FD120 | 120 minutes. | 64 mm |
Certifications
At Mikasa, we understand the importance of fire safety, which is why we ensure that our FR Doors are made in compliance with various fire safety benchmarks by reputable authorities such as IPIRTI and CBRI. Some of the certifications of our fire-rated doors and doorsets include Exova BM Trada and Q-Mark, BS 476 Part 22, BS 476 Part 20, and IS 3614 Part 2.
About Mikasa Doors
When looking to install the best fire exit doors, look no further than Mikasa Doors. We leverage extensive R&D and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to produce some of the finest factory-finished and ready-to-install fire-rated doors and doorsets. To discuss your requirements or learn more about our FR Doorsets, call our toll-free number 1800-833-0004 or email at info@mikasadoors.com. You can also fill out our contact form, and we will respond at the earliest.