Log burners and open hearths are a wonderful addition to your home, but there are always risks with the unpredictability of flames and hot embers. It’s important to consider the safety of young children and pets when using any sort of open or enclosed fireplace, and choosing the right guard or fire screen for your home is a very important part of that. Here is some extra information to help you to make the safest nursery guard choice for you and your family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Guards which fix directly to the back walls of the hearth offer the greatest level of protection. We stock our own collection of baby fire guards, BabyPro, as well as a range of BabyDan fire guards which are specifically designed for child safety. We always recommend that these are installed by a qualified tradesperson to ensure maximum safety.
These fire guards usually feature baby gate-style bars and come complete with a front opening door and safety latch. Please ensure that all bars are no more than 6.5cm apart so that your children can’t reach through to your hot burner or open fire.
Yes, you’ll need to adhere to EN1930:2011. Published by the European Committee of Standardisation (CEN), this regulation specifies the safety requirements and testing methods for child safety barriers for indoor use, which are designed to be fitted across openings to limit access, and to prevent children up to the age of 24-months from passing through.
NHS Guidance recommends that, if you have an open fireplace, you should always use a fire guard which encloses the whole fireplace and attaches to the wall. You should also not put anything on top of the fire guard or hang anything from it.
However, it is always recommended that children of any age should be accompanied and supervised around fires and hot surfaces, whether or not a fire guard is in place. You can find our selection of child-friendly and EN1930:2011 compliant fire guards and screens here.
There are no set regulations or rules around fire guard placement. But a general rule of thumb is to place your fire guard a minimum distance of 75cm (29.6") away from any heat source to ensure maximum safety. As every fireplace is different, we’d always recommend taking due care to test how hot your fire guard gets at the suggested distance. If it’s still hot to the touch after use, we’d suggest moving it further away from the heat source.
As previously mentioned, any guard placed specifically for child safety should also be adhered to your wall so your fireplace is fully enclosed throughout use.
All baby guards are different, but most EN1930:2011 compliant designs will include the following features; a pressure mount design that’s easy to install, extra wide gate panel for easy adult access, child-safe gate locks which can be opened by adults with just one hand, and quick release fittings for removal from walls without tools.
Yes, we do! We stock a range of EN1930:2011 certified fire guards which adhere to the regulations in full. We also offer a range of Baby Dan guards, gates and panels. You can browse the full collection of certified nursery guards here.
Our range of EN1930:2011 certified guards are crafted from robust steel and finished in a non-toxic, heat resistant coating. Our collection of BabyDan guards are made from powder coated steel.
EN1930:2011 Certified
Our safest fire guards conform to the latest European standard, ensuring the highest level of safeguarding when in use.
Fire & Heat Resistant
Crafted from high-quality materials including robust steel and fire-safe powder coatings, designed to resist heat.
Easy To Use
Designed for safe and simple use, including pressure mount fittings (with no tools required for removal) and hinged panels for easy storage.
DESIGN FEATURES
Quick-Release Fittings
Designed for easy installation and quick packing away when not in use.
Lockable Safety Gate
Which can be opened by adults with just one hand for fire tending.
Foldable Design
Hinged panels which fold down for compact storage (during the warmer seasons).
We hope the above information has helped! However, if you still have any further questions after having a browse through, always feel free to contact us for more information. You can browse our full collection of EN1930:2011 certified and child safety guards by clicking the below button.
