Fireco Case Study | Redcar & Cleveland

Council puts a stop to wedged-open fire doors

The customer

Based in the Tees Valley region of the North East of England, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has many branch sites that run a variety of organisations, schools and partnerships throughout the community. These sites aim to help improve the quality of life for the region’s residents and make a real difference.

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Sector

Public Sector

Customer requirements

To prevent door wedging

Product provided

Dorgard

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"Staff are alerted with a beep if the batteries need changing, and Dorgard was easy to install. Fireco provides a great, fast, and friendly service, and orders usually arrive within a few days of purchase. I have recommended Dorgard to several different companies as it is such a fantastic product and Fireco offers great customer service."

Spokesperson

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

THE PROBLEM

Staff wedge open heavy fire doors

Staff at some of the sites would prop or wedge open the fire doors, as they were heavy and difficult to handle. Following a fire inspection, it was suggested that the council seek a solution to allow fire doors to be kept open safely. This would eradicate the need to use door wedges and improve access throughout the buildings on the different sites.

Council employees walking along a corridor

the solution

Dorgard prevents dangerous door wedging

The council searched for a product that would keep doors open but still ensure safety in case of a fire. After researching different options, Dorgard was installed. Dorgard allows fire doors to be kept open, automatically releasing them to close when an alarm is activated.

Dorgard has now been installed at various properties belonging to the local authority. A spokesperson at the council said, “It has made life much easier. Staff can move around freely, and there is no more wedging or propping open of doors.”

The Outcome