Mainstay Trust Ltd
How Mainstay Trust improved access
Hospital home rescues residents from heavy doors
Sector
Care, Healthcare
Customer requirements
Improve access for staff and patients
Product provided
Dorgard
"You just install the unit at the bottom of the door, put the batteries in and you’re good to go. There’s no wiring involved, it’s brilliant. We can now walk around the busy areas without having to open and shut heavy fire doors and we’re still complying with regulations. If the alarm goes off, the doors automatically close."
Andy Hastings
Manager at Queen Alexandra Hospital Home
THE PROBLEM
Self-closing fire doors problematic for staff
The staff at QAHH were struggling with heavy fire doors, which caused access problems. Andy Hastings, a Manager at Queen Alexandra Hospital Home, said, “The corridors and entrances to the kitchens, with trolleys going in and out are very busy. We found the staff were wedging open the fire doors as they were an inconvenience when shut.”
the solution
Fire doors held open compliantly
After some research, the staff approached Fireco for a solution. Andy said, “We needed a product that would keep our fire doors open and stay compliant. We got in touch with Fireco and requested more information on Dorgard, as it fitted our requirements. We’ve since installed Dorgard in the corridors, offices and on one of the doors leading into the kitchen.”
Dorgard is a wireless fire door retainer that holds fire doors open. The unit continually listens for the sound of the alarm, and once verified, will release the door to close.
The Outcome:
- Greater accessibility for all staff throughout the home
- Fully compliant with regulations
- Improved safety
Andy said, “Since installing Dorgard, the staff have seen a big improvement in accessibility. Everyone can walk through the building freely without the obstruction of heavy fire doors.”
Find out more about Dorgard here
Dorgard is a wireless fire door retainer that holds open fire doors, allowing them to automatically close on the sound of the fire alarm.
Dorgard can be fitted to any door and is wire-free.
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