The effectiveness of good compartmentalisation and fire-resistant doors was once again demonstrated during the fire that occurred on 16 September in a home for the elderly in Molenbeek.
The fire was limited to the victims' room (one death, one serious injury). The other occupants were able to return to their rooms after a medical examination.
"The compartmentalisation and fire doors of the building did their job perfectly, so that a general evacuation could be avoided", explained Walter Derieuw, spokesman of the Brussels fire brigade.
The quality and effectiveness of fire doors depends on :
- the quality of the door - demand the BENOR ATG quality mark
- the quality of the installation - use recognised installers
- the good use of the equipment - do not block them in open position (except in case of automatic closing system linked to the fire detection)
- Consult the List of BENOR ATG certified doors
- About the BENOR ATG certification
Sources :
Un incendie fait un mort et 22 blessés dans une maison de repos de Molenbeek – www.7sur7.be – 18-09-2022
Dode bij brand in rusthuis in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek: tweede bewoner in kritieke toestand afgevoerd – www.hln.be – 18.09.2022
