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Fire Safety and Lockers: The Importance of Fire Certification

We pride ourselves in providing a wide range of lockers for all your needs, all made from quality materials and fitting a long list of applications. Our steel lockers are amongst the most popular choices when it comes to quality lockers with great durability. And now, our steel lockers have been Fire-tested and certified, adding to their performance and meeting all safety requirements in schools, hospitals, and public premises. The European Standard EN 13501-1 is the currently the highest standard in fire performance, and our ranges are now certified under it!

Why is important to have fire-tested and certified lockers?

Lockers are usually lined against the wall and during the event of a fire, lockers that do not have this certification would catch fire and spread throughout corridors and walkways. Having Fire-Tested and Certified Lockers means that the lockers will not pose a danger to escape routes and should not add to the spread of a fire. If lockers do not have this certification, they could be a risk and a hazard.

Steel has a high melting point, which is 1370°C, which is 300 degrees above the maximum temperature of a room fire that has been burning for 4 hours. Since the fire brigade will be likely to arrive much sooner than that, it’s safe to say that Steel Lockers can withstand fires that reach maximum fire temperatures! What makes our lockers fire-retardant is not just the steel component of the lockers, but the epoxy paint that coats them! This qualifies them as non-combustible, meaning they will not combust, increase, or sustain any fire!

At the end of the day, our fire-tested lockers could protect the contents of lockers but are primarily meant to permit the safe escape of all. They can help by halting the spread of fire long enough for the fire brigade to put the fire out.

According to the classification, products tested to EN 13501-1 are valid for use against walls and ceilings or free-standing. This means that you can use our lockers anywhere in the premises, along corridors and against room walls, at entrances or exits. However, be sure that your lockers don’t block any doorways or narrow passageways!

Products we highly recommend

Probe ActiveCoat Lockers

Our best-seller due to its anti-bacterial technology and low cost, we recommend using these lockers in schools, hospitals, and gyms. Fire Zero Tested and certified to EN 13501-1: 2007 + A1:2009

Probe Autumn Lockers

Our colourful range with exciting colour combinations that are ideal for schools, colleges, and universities. Fire Zero Tested and certified to EN 13501-1: 2007 + A1:2009

Armour Standard Lockers

You can adapt the height, width, and depth of our Armour Standard Lockers to suit individual needs. Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1. Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

Premium Heavy Duty Lockers

Manufactured using a heavy gauge frame and reinforced doors, our Heavy Duty Lockers are ideal for added security and durability. Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1. Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

What to look out for while shopping for lockers

If you are buying for public premises, Fire Safety is necessary and everyone’s responsibility. Make sure you are buying Fire-Tested and Certified Lockers and look out for these numbers:

  • Fire Guard Tested and Certified to EN 13501-1
  • Reaction to Fire Classification A2-s2, d0 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009

Identifying hazards and preventing fires

To reduce the risk of fires, the HSE recommends the following:

  • Carry out a fire safety risk assessment
  • Ensure good housekeeping, eg avoid build-up of rubbish that could burn
  • Consider how to detect fires and how to warn people quickly if they start, eg installing smoke alarms and fire alarms or bells 
  • Have the correct fire-fighting equipment for putting a fire out quickly
  • Keep fire exits and escape routes clearly marked and unobstructed at all times
  • Ensure your employees receive appropriate training on procedures they need to follow, including fire drills 
  • Review and update your risk assessment regularly

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Evie the Elf is currently hiding on the Direct2U Network and she’s offering a 5% discount to anyone who finds the code on her dress! She’s been dropping heavy hints that she could be hiding in the Wire Mesh Locker range… Simply add the code to your checkout for your Christmas Perk!

Last Post for Lockers

If you require delivery before Christmas, don’t forget that the last day post for Free 5 Day Delivery is December 15 at midday! So be sure to check the Availability for your lockers before you order, so you can get them before Christmas! Any orders posted after December 15 will be delivered from the week commencing on Tuesday 3 January 2017. Happy shopping!

13th December 2016 0

NEW: EU Standard Fire Proof Lockers

NEW: EU Standard Fire Proof Lockers

Probe are a famous and much loved favourite in the locker industry. Their ability to manufacture high quality, long lasting lockers whilst keeping prices low is what sets them apart from other manufacturers.

And now, they have outdone themselves again. All of the steel lockers branded Probe on our website are now Fire Zero tested and certified.

What does this mean?

To cut a long story short, it means that each of our Probe steel lockers are non-combustible meaning they won’t burn during a fire. Although steel is not known for being highly combustible, Probe steel lockers are the only ones in the market to have been tested and certified to Fire Zero standards.

Currently, Probe steel lockers are the only brand to have achieved the title of being tested and approved within the European Standard – EN 13501-1: 2007 +A1 2009 in relation to fire performance.

To many of us this will just look like a bunch on random letters and numbers. However, this qualification is extremely important, particularly when lockers are being used in public places. Not only does this rating mean the lockers themselves don’t burn, it also means they will not increase or sustain the spread of any fire within their proximity.

More technical nitty-gritty

• Probe Fire Zero steel lockers comply with the requirements laid out in Building Bulletin 100: Design for fire safety in schools

• Probe Fire Zero lockers are now the best and safest choice for use in corridors, changing rooms and circulation areas

• Fire Zero Probe lockers are the only lockers in the UK and Europe to have been awarded this important certification

Protect yourself and everyone else by choosing the ground breaking Fire Zero Probe Lockers.

Probe Fire Zero Lockers we offer:

Probe ACTIVECOAT Lockers

Probe ActiveCoat Lockers

This product is currently our best seller due to it’s low cost and anti-bacterial technology. The ActiveCoat range is perfect for schools, hospitals, gyms and more thanks to the variety of size and door combinations available. The locker units themselves have a channel base designed to protect floor coverings and all doors are fully welded with stiffeners which promises security. The anti-bacterial coating lasts the life of the locker and tests have found that there is a 99% reduction in the spreading of germs.

Probe Quarto Locker

Probe Quarto Lockers

Don’t have a lot of space? Break the mould of conventional lockers and opt for lockers you can stack to create the dimensions you need. The units themselves have been designed for individual use and can be bolted together in blocks. Thanks to the compartments being tall, these lockers are ideal for storing school bags and handbags comfortably. Quarto lockers can also be used if you need an extra compartment on top of existing standard locker units as the compartment sizes compliment those of standard lockers.

Probe Cube Lockers

Probe Cube Lockers

Similar to the Quarto locker, the cube units have been designed for stacking and nesting together in environments where space is limited or vertical lockers aren’t appropriate. Probe cube lockers come in three different sizes: 305mm, 380mm and 460mm. These units also feature activecoat technology to stop the spread of germs in high traffic and educational environments. All lockers in this range are delivered pre-drilled for easy bolting and attaching together.

Probe Autumn Lockers

Probe Autumn Lockers

Like all Probe lockers, this range is manufactured here in the UK, guaranteed to be made with the highest quality materials and components. The high grade construction and finish of Probe lockers is well known world wide making them a popular choice in many applications. The Autumn range is special due to its unique colour offerings which include pastel shades of orange, blue, green, yellow and purple. Similar to the other standard Probe lockers, this range has built in channels formed at the base to help prevent any damage to the ground and flooring.

If you’re buying for a school, office, staff or any other environment where you are responsible for others safety, don’t take risks. Choose a brand you can trust. This Fire Zero technology is a ground breaking advancement for the locker industry and we are excited to see what more developments follow.

26th August 2015 0