FIRE DOOR AWARENESS AMONG THE STAKE HOLDERS OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Abstract: The spread of fire can be restricted by sub-dividing buildings into a number of discrete compartments. These fire compartments are separated from one another by compartment walls and compartment floors made of a fire-resisting construction which hinders the spread of fire. Fire door shutter, fire door frame and builder hardware are critical element in the fulfilment of buildings fire safety. Fire door is part of the passive design of a structure. This paper concluded that stake holders are aware of fire doors and manufacturing guidelines, like time temperature curve BS 476, builder's hardware, certifying agencies in India, maintenance of doors and alternate infill materials, but owner of the building does not have in depth knowledge of the fire doors. Keywords: Compartmentalization, Passive design, Fire Doors, fire resistance