Fire Escape Panic Bar Replacement – Chesterton Village Hall, Bicester
We were asked to attend Chesterton Village Hall in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and found that the existing emergency escape devices were broken and required replacing.
Following an acceptance of our quotation we returned with a new Briton and Axim panic bars to install onto the external fire escapes.
We checked the alignment with the frame, made sure the panic bar engaged and more importantly disengaged for means of escape in an emergency.
Common issues and problems for fire escapes which need repairing are:
- Fire risk assessment report highlighting non-compliance
- Closing too fast
- Catching on the floor
- Cannot open or not closing
- Seals damaged or not present
- Hinges worn and noisy
- Not closing and relocking
- Difficult to open
The common issues with fire exits are generally caused by lack use as generally they only are tested weekly or generally used in an emergency.
There are also some which are used constantly as a means to enter a building so the components will be subject to greater wear and tear.
It is critical that these doorsets are always kept in optimum condition as BS8300 and BS8214 states that manual fire exit doors should be examined twice a year with specific attention paid to panic bars, paddle handles, hinges, pivots and door closing mechanisms.
We also offer service contract agreements which include preventative maintenance to give you piece of mind at the fraction of the cost of a major component failure to keep your business operational and compliant.
Our experienced engineers have been trained on the major manufacturers equipment and are backed up with spare parts accounts to be able to repair your fire exits.
Our fixed rate call out includes all costs and the 1st hour on site, as we understand that if your door fails it will cause inconvenience and potential loss of business.