A Door Is More Than Just an Entrance: It Can Save Lives in Emergencies
A Door Is More Than Just an Entrance: It Can Save Lives in Emergencies
🏢 What Do We Offer at ACP Building Elements?
At ACP, we are the official Turkish solution partner of Dormakaba and Procural. From design to implementation, our expert team manages the entire process, recommending the most suitable systems based on fire scenarios.
• Project analysis
• Escape scenario planning
• Product matching based on fire resistance durations
• Post-installation inspection and testing processes
We treat every door as a line of defense. Each solution we provide is a precaution against a possible emergency. A door may seem like an ordinary detail. But sometimes, it’s the one thing that makes all the difference. A door isn’t just for passing through — it could be your second chance to return.
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🚪 A Door Is More Than Just an Entrance: It Can Save Lives in Emergencies
We pass through dozens of doors every day — at the entrance of our office, in the hotel we stay at, or in the store we shop at… Most of the time, we don’t even notice their presence. Until an emergency strikes. Because in certain moments, a door is not just a passage — it might be the only way to survive.
🔥 The First 3 Minutes of a Fire: A Silent Threat
Fires don’t begin with explosions like in the movies. They usually start with a small spark, some smoke… and silence. But within the first 3 minutes, smoke and heat spread so rapidly that the situation becomes critical for everyone inside the building. These systems delay the spread of fire by blocking smoke from passing through.
In this short window:
• Visibility drops, and panic begins.
• Smoke reaches upper floors.
• Temperatures in enclosed spaces can exceed 300°C.
• Poorly chosen or inadequate door systems can make escape impossible.
At this point, properly positioned Procural fire-resistant doors can save lives.
🛡️ Dormakaba Systems: Smart Safety Solutions
These systems delay the spread of fire by preventing smoke from passing through.
✅ Safe Exit During Panic
With Dormakaba’s panic-exit door operators:
• People don’t get confused about the direction of exit,
• The door opens instantly without slowing down,
• The risk of crowd crush in crowded areas is reduced.
✅ Smoke Control and Escape Route Planning
Dormakaba systems fully comply with internal building escape routes. With features like directional opening, automatic release, and synchronization with fire alarms, they contribute to a fast and safe evacuation for everyone inside.
🎯 Not Just an Aesthetic Choice, but an Ethical One
In architectural projects, doors are often selected to fit the design line. But in emergencies, it’s not design — it’s proper engineering that matters. Dormakaba systems achieve this balance:
• A modern aesthetic that matches architectural styles,
• Sleek details with hidden motor technology.
Thus, your door isn’t just visually appealing — it becomes a crucial element of safety.
