The NSW Fire Brigade regularly inspects residential and commercial buildings to ensure they comply with the BCA and other regulatory requirements.
One of the common problems discovered is that of obstructed fire doors. If caught, the owners of the building can be fined - in one recent case owners were fined $6,500 for obstructing fire doors in a joint commercial residential building in Dee Why, NSW.
A solution to this serious fire safety problem is Dorgard, from Smoke Control . The Dorgard door system has been approved for use on fire and smoke doors, in Australia.
A door can be held open by the wireless Dorgard door stop that automatically releases when a continuous fire alarm sounds, and can hold the door open in any position between open and closed with an easy foot-operated release. Safety door hardware can be set to close automatically at a certain time for security reasons.
The model required depends on the location and proximity of the fire alarms. This door system is an excellent solution for use in residential and commercial buildings.