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Student Accommodation Fire Door Upgrades | Surfex Film UK

20th Jan 2025

Student Accommodation Fire Door Upgrades | Surfex Film UK | Surfex Film UK

As technological inventions ease our lives they bring some challenges to our indoor and outdoor atmosphere. With modern tools, gadgets, and electrical appliances, there is an increased possibility of an abrupt fire. It can be a short circuit, malfunction in wiring, or any external cause of fire. For the safety of inhabitants, there are multiple regulations in the UK for property owners, especially those who are Managing Houses in Multiple Locations (MHOs). Moreover, Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO). This means it is a prerequisite for commercial and residential buildings to maintain a working and clean outlook of all the Fire Doors. Replacing or refurbishing the old fire doors is a very costly and noise-intensive process. The wrapping solutions of Surfex Interior Fim are saving the hefty costs of our clients with the modern wrapping of old Fire Doors.

Fire doors are safety devices that provide a time window for the safe evacuation of the inhabitants. Furthermore, they can delay the spread of fire and smoke and restrain the outbreak till the arrival of firefighters. In case of a fire, fire doors can potentially save precious human lives and valuable properties. Additionally, fire doors are not just normal doors, they have been professionally designed and tested to behave in a certain way when there is a fire. After the professional installation, the building can fulfill the legal Fire Safety requirements of the compliance authorities.

Fire Door Components

Fire doors can be constructed from different high-quality materials including steel, wood, fiber, or even glass. They can be installed as a single door or double doors. These are the essential components of a high-quality fire door.

  • Three or more heat-resistant, commercial-grade hinges
  • An automatic door closer
  • Smoke seals, intumescent seals, acoustic seals, or both
  • High-grade tempered fire-resistant glazing
  • An optional fire door retainer
  • Visible labeling of “Fire Door Keep Shut”, “Automatic Fire Door”, or “Fire Exit Sign”

About the Project

The client wanted Surfex to replace/refurbish the expired fire doors in a densely populated student accommodation center in the UK. The professional team of Surfex surveyed the site and concluded that the fire doors were perfectly functional but due to commercial use, there was heavy wear and tear on the inner and outer surfaces of doors. The Fire Doors look outdated because of their outdated exterior.

Key Challenges

  • Number of Doors were High (150)
  • Strict Delivery Timeline
  • Limited Budgetary Constraints
  • Minimizing the Disruption to the Students
  • Reducing the Landfall Waste
  • Ensuring the High Standards of Fire Door Safety
  • Traditional Solutions were Costly & Noisy with Landfall Waste  

Our Solution

  • After technical expansion, the Surfex team concluded, “ All the technical aspects of the Fire Doors are working. The problem lies in the exterior wear and tear of the Fire Door surfaces.
  • All the methods of fire door safety were too costly and noise-intensive. So, our team presented an innovative, modern, yet cost-effective solution to the client and got the approval.
  • The team of Surfex recommended the solution of wrapping the Fire Doors with high-quality Surfex Interior Film.
  • Since then, Surfex has been shaping the Fire door refurbishment with its high-quality Surfex Interior Film.

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A Quiet Process

Unlike traditional refurbishment involving noisy processes and machinery, Surfex Interior Films wrapped the 150 Fire Doors without any noise or disruption. Making Surfex the ideal solution for all the wrapping projects related to student accommodation refurbishment.

Zero Fuss, Zero Waste

The wrap-around solution required no alterations to existing door frames and,importantly, produced zero waste. By choosing Surfex instead of full replacements, we kept the old doors out of land fills and contributed to the complexs sustainability goals,helping meet the rising demand for eco-friendly refurbishment solutions. 

Fire Door Wrapping

Why It Works

Wrapping fire doors with Surfex Interior Film offers both aesthetic and practical benefits. Not only did the wrapped doors meet necessary fire safety standards, but they also received stylish, modern finishes that enhanced the propertys aesthetic. This combination of sustainability,cost-effectiveness,and style made Surfex the ideal choice for property refurbishment projects, particularly in student accommodation and other commercial settings. 

Conclusion

By wrapping 150 fire doors, Surfex delivered a sustainable,budget-friendly, and highly effective solution that exceeded the clients expectations. The project showcased how fire door upgrades can be achieved without the cost, noise, and waste of traditional methods. 

Whether you're a project manager, architect, or property manager looking to upgrade or refurbish interiors instudent accommodation,hotels,office spaces, or retail properties,Surfex Interior Film offers the perfect solution. If you're seeking asustainable, stylish, and cost-effective way to transform your interiors without the down sides of traditional methods, contact us today to learn more about how we canhelp with your next refurbishment project.