Fire shutters have a similar design to standard roller shutters. However, several alterations have been made to the design to ensure that the integrity of the fire shutter is not compromised under fire conditions. In the event of a fire, a fire shutter is designed to close and contain a fire.
Due to the severe pressures which occur during a fire, a fire shutter has been designed to expand and continue to operate as intended. To ensure that the expansion occurs, and the integrity of the fire shutter is retained, a manufacturer is legally required to have a specimen tested by a notified body. This is a compulsory requirement as per the Construction Product Regulations 2013.
A fire shutter can be designed to be operated only during fire conditions or for security as well as fire. Therefore, they are often discreetly hidden within a building and will only operate when required. There are several types of fire shutters available depending on the application and integrity rating required.
Fire roller shutters can be activated by either the triggering of the fire alarm system or by a local heat/smoke detector. The type of activation required must be considered within the business’s risk assessments. However, the different options available can be discussed with one of our sales team members.
