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Fire Doors – Talking The Talk And Walking The Walk
Fire resistant door and glazing systems manufacturer Promat UK has backed this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (25-29 September) by checking every fire...
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Office Hardware Upgrades
Andrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
www.hoppe.co.ukAndrew Syms, business development manager at Hoppe (UK), discusses what needs to be considered when choosing solid, reliable and easy to fit architectural ironmongery for office refurbishment projects.
More and more companies are following the likes of Amazon and Zoom on instructing workers to return to the office.
63% of UK bosses expecting the five-day office week to return fully by 2026 according to KPMG’s most recent annual CEO survey.
This change has sparked plenty of discussion about office design and how it’s necessary to re-think it to ensure workspaces are meeting the needs of employees.
Fire doors and emergency exit routes
In an emergency, it is essential that everyone can open doors with ease so that they can leave safely and door hardware plays a huge part in achieving this.
For an office refurbishment, you’re likely to need emergency exit hardware as this type of hardware is used when building users are familiar with exit routes and the building is not accessible to the general public.
Devices for emergency exits could be a simple push pad-type device or a lever handle that operates a mortice escape lock or nightlatch.
Any new fire door hardware must be equal to or better than the fire/mechanical performance of the door. To tell if a product is ‘like for like’, look at the tested elements and the certification for the products. Check what type of door the ironmongery is tested for use on – a product that has been fire tested for use on a FD30 is not suitable for use on a FD60. Most importantly, any replacement product supplied needs to be in line with the doors fire certification.
Remedial work should not include removal of intumescent materials from the door, unless damaged. Any replacement of hardware intumescent kits should be the exact same material, size and thickness and in line with the door’s fire certification.
Accessibility requirements
Fire doors can be difficult for people to use, especially if they’re not paired with the right door closer. As a piece of hardware that plays such a key role in balancing safety and accessibility, it is crucial that the right closer is specified, properly installed and maintained. They need to be powerful enough to ensure they close firmly in the latch but are still easy for everyone to open.
The Hoppe Cam-Action closer is a high efficiency door closer which offers lower resistance in opening forces, making it easier for those less physically able to open the door while still maintaining the correct closing power to ensure the door closes correctly in the event of a fire.
If the door must be held open, a compliant hold open device – such as an electromagnetic hold open device or a free swing device – must be used. It should never be manually propped open, as this will prevent the door from closing in the event of a fire.
Improvement timescales
If you’re short on time, think about changes that can quickly make a big impact.
Damaged door handles are one of the most common problems when it comes to architectural ironmongery. Repairing them can be a costly and time-consuming process.
The Hoppe Quick-FitPlus lever on rose handles come with extra-large square or round roses at 53mm and 55mm, making them ideal for renovation work as they may completely cover any signs of the old fittings. They take around eight seconds to install and don’t require a carpenter, if the door has been drilled out to accept a standard lock and handle, as it is fitted using an allen key or screwdriver.
What’s more, Quick-FitPlus roses are much thinner than standard roses, at only 2mm compared with between 6-8mm, providing a sleek, discreet handle to complement the wider office design.
In the battle to retain employees, taking the time to focus on the finer details including fixtures and fittings can make all the difference.
Picture: Hoppe’s QuickFit Plus is just one of a range of products that are ideal for upgrading office doors and exits.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
06th September 2024