Side acting fire door systems on a budget in Saudi Arabia
Fire protection systems are extremely important for any type of buildings and the Saudi Arabian government is steadily realizing the importance of this. Recent incidents like the late-night hospital fire at Jazan General Hospital or the sudden fire in Saudi Jizan oil tanks have sparked the need for the installation of proper fire door systems throughout the country.
Fire door systems can save countless lives by keeping people out of the path of flames or smoke. However, without the right knowledge, one can end up buying expensive systems that offer the same benefits as basic systems. That’s why conducting thorough research on fire door systems is very important.
Side acting fire door systems are an economical alternative for Saudi Arabians that seek good fire protection. The reason why these doors are more economical than any other fire-rated doors is because of their side acting mechanism. They enable these door systems to function in the absence of a large opening to operate.
But are side acting doors the best budget fire door systems in Saudi Arabia? Well, side acting fire door systems have a lot of subsections or sub-products that offer many different benefits in distinct situations.
What are the best budget side acting fire door systems in Saudi?
Saudi Arabia is historically known to be a warm place with high dominance of dry deserts and oil refineries. An environment like that is highly prone to fire accidents such as wildfires or industrial fires. In such situations, the side sliding and side coiling doors would play an effective role in containing the fire and ensuring a quicker evacuation.
These doors are economical and ideal for openings in firewalls with limited headroom. Their side-activated design allows these fire doors to navigate around contoured openings and tight curves.
But before choosing any one of these door systems, it is important to ensure that the following two important points are addressed first.
1. The fire codes of these doors are up-to mark
Always ensure that side acting fire door systems are compliant with all the safety standards and fire codes. These doors need to be in line with the International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Taking Virtual Bridge as an example, most of its fire door systems are in line with CCRR-1086 and ADA compliant.
Also, while buying any budget-side acting fire door systems, it’s crucial to maintain special attention on the fire ratings of these doors. A basic rule of thumb is that any fire-rated door should withstand fire for at least two hours. Again, taking Virtual Bridge as an example, almost all of its fire door systems come with a fire rating of three hours.
2. Easy maintenance should be a priority
Fire door systems require regular maintenance. It’s a must for effective functioning. A lot of people think of fire-rated doors as a one-of deal that requires no maintenance or care after installing. But that’s not true. These doors need regular checks and proper attention so that their fire-fighting capabilities remain intact.
In a research conducted by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme, it was observed that nearly three-quarters of the doors in their sample survey were deemed not fit for purpose. It was also seen that 57% of fire doors required some sort of small-scale maintenance, whereas 30% of the inspected doors were straight-up condemned due to its installation process. As a result, choosing fire door systems with easy maintenance will mitigate all the hassles that arise with regular checkups of these doors.
Both side sliding and side coiling fire door systems come with updated fire compliant ratings and easy maintenance. This not only makes them a budget-friendly fire door system during the buying stage but also makes them a pocket-friendly option in the long run.
Considering all these points coupled with the natural requirement of Saudi Arabia, the Safespace S7000 Series and the Safescape® S9000 Series seem to be excellent choices for Saudi Arabian people who are looking for budget-side acting fire door systems.
Luckily, Virtual Bridge has both these side acting doors in its arsenal. We don’t only hold the budget fire door systems in our portfolio but also have the top 3 side acting fire door systems in Saudi Arabia.
With years of experience in building and installing the best quality fire-rated systems across various high-stakes projects in Saudi Arabia, Virtual Bridge has become the go-to place for every property owner in Saudi Arabia that is looking for a rich variety of fire protection systems.
