Fire door manufacturer, Firedoors, says its recent collaboration with alarm management specialist, Drax Technology, has resulted in the development of ‘the world’s first smart fire door’.
The Smart Fire Door ‘promises to improve safety, while simplifying maintenance and record keeping’. Each door’s unique QR code will incorporate all the information about its specification and history. Specially developed software will enable users to manage all aspects of maintenance, replacement, and compliance, with the code enabling accurate recording and monitoring of wear and tear and ordering of replacement parts when necessary. The system also records an image of each doorin situ, helping with identification and installation.
Should any door originally supplied by Firedoors be damaged or develop a fault, an exact replacement can be manufactured, leaving the original in place, with the replacement delivered within 21 days.
With a ‘smart’ chip fitted, customers can choose the level of information they wish to receive, including a ‘black box’ feature, with the door’s unique information stored off site, and therefore recoverable in the event of fire, flood, or accidental damage. Users can also generate monthly, weekly, or daily reports, set alarms, monitor door performance to identify any issues before they become a problem, and view a real-time map of all Smart Fire Doors in a building and ensure their compliance.