Saftidor SecureExit Fire Exit Security Grille

Fire Exit Security Grilles (Compliant Emergency Exit Protection)

Now available for specification — contact our team to discuss upcoming projects requiring taller fire-exit security.

Securing a fire exit is one of the most difficult challenges in commercial security. The opening must remain fully compliant for emergency escape — but it also cannot be left exposed to unauthorised access.

This page outlines a purpose-built fire exit security grille system designed for commercial compliance and real-world security.

Standard security grilles often fail in this application. They either restrict emergency egress or leave the exit vulnerable to forced entry. As a result, fire exits are frequently the weakest point in an otherwise secure site.

The SecureExit fire exit security grille is purpose-built to solve this problem. Engineered for commercial environments and openings up to 2.5 m high, it delivers compliant emergency escape and high-strength physical security in a single system.

Unlike standard grilles, SecureExit integrates a reinforced, shielded locking zone with a simple internal release mechanism. This allows safe, intuitive exit in an emergency while preventing external access to the lock from the outside.

For retail chains, commercial buildings, and multi-site rollouts, SecureExit provides a clear, specification-ready solution — removing the need to compromise between compliance and security.

Why SecureExit is the Definitive Solution

Fire-exit openings in modern commercial buildings are frequently taller than conventional fire-exit grilles are designed to accommodate. While standard security grilles can often be stretched to span these heights, they typically fail to meet the strict requirements for compliant emergency escape.

SecureExit was developed specifically to resolve this industry-wide constraint — providing a fire-exit security solution aligned with real-world building geometry while maintaining dependable physical protection.

It is the only system that combines the height capability of a heavy-duty security grille with the mechanical compliance required for emergency egress.

Key Engineering Advantages

• Engineered for Taller Openings
  Secures fire-exit doorways up to 2.5 m high, (or ~2.6m opening with allowable gap) making it the primary choice for retail, commercial, and industrial environments where standard systems leave the upper opening exposed.
• Reinforced Anti-Tamper Lock Protection
  Additional lattice members and a bespoke rectangular shielding plate restrict external access to the internal snib, preventing “reach-through” bypass attempts while preserving fast emergency escape.
• Certified Emergency Egress
  Fitted with a high-visibility internally mounted snib cylinder, allowing immediate and intuitive exit without the need for keys or specialized knowledge.
• High-Strength Steel Construction
  Manufactured from cold-rolled steel using proven expanding-grille engineering trusted across New Zealand’s most demanding commercial applications.
• Purpose-Built, Cohesive System
  Unlike “modified” standard grilles, SecureExit is engineered as a unified system to ensure structural integrity and balanced visual proportion even at maximum extension.

Ideal Applications

• Retail & Shopping Centres: High-traffic rear exits and service corridors.
• Warehousing & Logistics: Securing loading docks and oversized pedestrian exits.
• Education & Healthcare: Schools, tertiary facilities, and medical centres requiring 24/7 compliance.
• Commercial Office Blocks: Protecting main egress points without sacrificing aesthetic standards.

Anywhere a fire exit must remain compliant — but cannot remain exposed.

Selecting the Correct Fire-Exit Solution

Specification Snapshot

• Maximum Height: 2500 mm
• Construction: Heavy-duty steel expanding security grille
• Security Feature: Reinforced lattice and rectangular shielding plate
• Compliance: Internal snib cylinder for “Single-Action” escape
• Manufacturing: Custom-built to specific opening dimensions

Where traditional fire-exit grilles reach their limit, SecureExit provides the only purpose-built solution aligned with modern commercial standards.

Consult with a Security Specialist

If you’re planning a project that includes taller fire-exit openings, our team can help you specify a solution that ensures your site is both secure and legally compliant.

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