Can roller shutter doors be used on fire escape routes or as fire shutters

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Can roller shutter doors be used on fire escape routes or as fire shutters?

Standard roller shutter doors are generally not suitable as the sole means of escape on a designated fire exit route and should not be relied upon as an escape door unless they are specifically designed, tested and configured for that purpose. In most buildings, escape doors must provide immediate, easy‑to‑operate exit for occupants without needing power, special knowledge or tools, which is more commonly achieved with hinged doors and panic hardware. Fire shutters are a separate product type, tested for fire resistance and typically used to compartmentalise openings or protect serving hatches, not to provide everyday pedestrian escape. Where fire shutters are installed, they must be correctly interfaced with the fire alarm and tested regularly to ensure they close when required. If you are considering roller shutters in areas that also have fire safety or escape implications, we strongly recommend discussing this with us and with your fire safety professional so the correct combination of shutters and fire doors can be specified.

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