Taking the Upgrade:
Rethinking Accordion Fire Doors in Hospitals
Side-acting accordion fire doors have been used as fire and smoke control solutions in hospitals for years. As original systems meet life expectancy, more evolved fire-rated accordion technology is available to take its place. With well-supported service programs, many hospitals are choosing to update this life safety staple.
BEFORE: WON-Door FireGuard. Vail Health Hospital, Vail, CO.
AFTER: McKeon Model AC8800CP-G Accordion Fire Door System. Vail Health Hospital, Vail, CO.
“Working with Powers Products has always been an easy process, and they quickly address any issues that arise. As Vail Health’s WON-Door life expectancy reached its end, we knew replacing that door with a Powers Products recommended sliding fire door was the perfect fit. The products they install are top-notch and their service team is 5-star. We look forward to continuing a great partnership with Powers Products.“
– Kristi Parker, Supervisor, Assets & Administrative, Vail Health Facilities
The Problem. Once a go-to solution for fire-rated side-acting accordion protectives in hospitals, many healthcare institutions find accordion fire doors from WON-Door can be expensive and time-intensive equipment to maintain and repair. With no dealer network, parts and labor are sourced from their headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT creating scheduling issues and adding travel and lodging costs to the cost of maintenance and repair.
A Better Solution. Many of our customers in healthcare and other occupancies, are replacing non-functional traditional side-acting accordion doors with a more discreet fire-rated product by McKeon.
Flexible Design. Aesthetics do matter, along with many other functional and health-related features. With multiple egress choices, enclosed 9″ and 16″ wide enclosed track options, and the ability to handle a tighter deployment radius, the McKeon Accordion Fire Door System delivers on all counts.
Maintenance and Support. Powers Products is the exclusive representative of McKeon products in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and El Paso, TX. This strong manufacturer relationship paired with our diligent in-house service program provides facility maintenance departments with confidence that the life safety equipment in their facility is in proper working order. If an issue does arise, our team is a phone call away and responsive support will be deployed from our offices in Denver or Albuquerque.
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Wrestling with a life safety code compliance issue? Looking for an annual inspection and maintenance service? Whatever your issue, the knowledgeable team at Powers Products is a great resource. With over 80 years of construction industry experience, Powers is a trusted partner to the Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico design community.
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