09/09/2026
A fire door is part of the building's protection against heat and smoke. A doorstop, parcel or piece of furniture can prevent it from doing its job.
📋In shared corridors, staircases and workplaces:
📋Do not wedge a fire door open.
📋Keep the swing path clear.
📋Report a damaged closer or a door that does not shut properly.
📋Never obstruct an exit route.
Approved automatic hold-open systems are different: they are designed to release when the fire alarm or smoke detector activates. An improvised doorstop is not.