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Why can stairwell doors be left open for better ventilation?

April 26, 2017doors Left stairwell Ventilation

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Why can stairwell doors be left open for better ventilation?

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These doors protect the stairwell from smoke, heat and hot gases so that people can safely evacuate from the building. A door which is wedged open would allow the smoke to fill the stairwell and upper floors of the building.