What Is A Fire Door Inspection, When And Why You Need It?

By Blue60 on Dec 3, 2025 10:00:01 AM

A man is conducting a fire door inspection to meet legal requirements.

Fire door inspections are a crucial part of the maintenance of any large building. These inspections assess a fire door’s condition and functionality. During an inspection, all components of the door will be checked to ensure they operate correctly and are able to perform their role i …

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Why You Need Fire-Rated Packers & Why They Need To Be Tested

By Blue60 on Nov 19, 2025 10:00:01 AM

Fire-rated packers that have been tested to ensure protection and safety when used.

Fire doors are a critical part of fire safety in commercial and residential buildings. Crucial for passive fire protection, they contain fire and smoke within compartments, allowing for safe evacuation and helping to minimise damage. The effectiveness of a fire door relies on the corr …

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How Blue60 Fire-Rated Foam Helps You Achieve Fire & Acoustic Compliance

By Blue60 on Nov 5, 2025 10:00:01 AM

Blue60 fire-rated foam which is known for its fire capabilities and also offers acoustic benefits.

Blue60 fire-rated foam is a specialist product that’s designed for fire resistance but that also offers acoustic insulation. The foam seals gaps between doorsets and walls, and prevents fire and smoke passage for passive fire protection.

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Are Fire-Rated Packers Required When Using Blue60 Fire Foam?

By Blue60 on Oct 22, 2025 10:00:01 AM

Blue60 packers that should be used with fire rated foam.

Made from durable, non-compressible materials, fire-rated packers play a crucial part in maintaining the structural integrity and fire-resistance of properly installed fire doors. Using Blue60 packers with Blue60 foam when fitting a fire door is therefore an effective way to maximise …

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The Best Products For Installing A Fire Door

By Blue60 on Oct 8, 2025 10:00:01 AM

Fire doors that were installed using fire door foam.

Fire doors and the fixtures and fittings that surround them are vital for maintaining building compartmentalisation, ensuring safe evacuation routes, and limiting property damage. Correctly selecting and installing every element of a fire door, from door leaf to seals and fixings, wil …

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Blue60 vs Traditional Methods: Which One Is Best To Reduce Costs

By Blue60 on Sep 24, 2025 10:00:01 AM

A man using Blue60 to seal his fire door to help reduce costs and save time.

In order for fire doors to work properly and meet the required standards, all gaps around the door frame need to be tightly filled using fire-rated products. These insulated materials help prevent the spread of smoke and flames, compartmentalise fires and provide crucial extra time fo …

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How Many Doors Can A Can Of Blue60 Seal?

By Blue60 on Sep 10, 2025 10:00:00 AM

A can of Blue60fire rated foam, that can be used on 4 to 5 doors.

Properly sealing fire door frames is crucial for the fire resistance of the door and the safety of the building and its occupants. Unsealed gaps around a frame could act as conduits for fire and smoke, compromising the fire door’s integrity, putting the building’s users at risk and in …

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How To Install A Fire Door: Essential Tips For Specifiers

By Blue60 on Sep 3, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Commercial fire doors that have been installed using fire-rated foam.

Fire doors are an essential architectural safety component. Designed to halt the spread of fire and smoke within a building, they provide crucial evacuation time and help to keep damage to a minimum. Fire doors are engineered to withstand fire for specific durations, generally ranging …

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How Does Fire Rated Foam Work?

By Blue60 on Aug 20, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Fire rated foam that has been used to seal a fire door.

Fire-rated foams are specialist products that are engineered for fire resistance. They come in various formulations and can contain flame-retardant additives to help resist ignition and slow the spread of fire. Expanding fire-rated foam, such as Blue60, is designed to completely fill …

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