Fire Door Inspection Services
Almost all buildings across the UK have at least one fire door in place. These are an essential passive fire safety feature that guards areas of a building such as escape routes and high fire danger zones in the event of a fire. They are also a key feature to protect the lives of those within the building.
Fire doors should be inspected at least every 6 months, unless in a high usage building; in this instance, inspections should be more frequent. Speak to our team today to book in you for door inspection service.
The Purpose of A Fire Door Inspection
All fire doors should be regularly inspected to ensure they are fully operational and free from damage, wear or tear.
Our team ensures that, should there be any wear, tear or damage to your fire doors upon inspection, corrective measures are put in place to minimise the spread of a fire and provide more time for occupants to leave the building safely.
When looking for your next fire door inspection, in-house visual inspection or comprehensive survey, you should always ensure that they are conducted by a qualified contractor as part of a fire door inspection programme. At Safety Net Fire Solutions, our team are all fully certified by Bluesky Certification and the Fire Industry Association (FIA).
If you are looking to book in your next fire door inspection, get in touch with our team today. You can contact us directly online or call us on 0800 433 7333.
The Importance of Regular Fire Door Inspections
The importance of having fire door inspections cannot be underestimated! These inspections are crucial for the protection of lives and property in the event of a fire. Fire doors are designed to slow down the spread of fire and smoke in the event of a fire, effectively keeping people and property safe for as long as possible. They are able to compartmentalise the fire, limiting damage as much as possible to just one area.
Having a regular fire door inspection for your property will verify your fire door’s integrity and compliance with all legal requirements, preventing any devastating outcomes in the event of a fire. If property owners are found to have not had regular fire door inspections, and their doors were not up to legal standards in the event of a fire, they may be liable for fines.
Don’t fall behind with your regular inspections, call Safety Net Fire Solutions LTD today to get your next fire door inspection booked in with our team.
In order to give a comprehensive report post inspection, there are a number of aspects of a fire door that require inspection for full integrity.
- Gaps and Seals: This check verifies that any gaps around the door and frame are minimal. It will also check that intumescent and smoke seals are fully functional, without damage.
- Operation: This ensures that your fire door closes automatically, without any assistance.
- Hardware: A check of hinges, closers and other fire door hardware, ensuring they are securely fitted and working correctly.
- Door and Frame Condition: A visual check of the fire door and frame, looking for signs of damage, warping or bowing that could have an impact on the door’s performance in the event of a fire.
- Certification & Rating Markings: Confirmation of the correct certification and rating marks on the door.
Don’t fall behind with your fire door inspections; speak with Safety Net Fire Solutions and get your inspection booked with our team regularly.
Fire Door Inspections: The Legal Requirements
In the UK, the legal requirements for a fire door inspection are dependent upon the building type and height.
For residential buildings over 11 metres, there must now be quarterly checks completed on all communal doors, and annual checks on flat entrance doors building wide.
For all other commercial buildings, or non-domestic buildings, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires ‘adequate maintenance’, with regular professional inspections recommended every six months as a minimum.
All fire door inspections must be fully recorded and completed by a certified professional. The properties responsible persons must ensure that that fire doors are always well maintained and fit for purpose.
When looking at completing a fire door inspection, it is also mandatory that a fire risk assessment is completed to identify specific maintenance needs for building fire doors.
At Safety Net Fire Solutions, our fully certified team of professionals are qualified to complete and report on all types of fire door inspection and fire risk assessments. Any recommendations will be clearly gone through with the building’s responsible persons, giving an idea of how we can help you with these. Get in touch with our team today to book in your inspection.
Fire Door Inspections You Can Trust
For those who are not certified in fire door inspections, knowing if there is any concern with your fire doors is not an easy task. This is why, at Safety Net Fire Solutions, we provide a certified fire door inspection service for all property types, ensuring that any non-compliant fire doors are recommended for replacement straight away to ensure legal compliance and maximum safety.
Our team of certified fire door inspectors will make note of all fire doors within your property, examine each of them thoroughly, including fire doors, frames and related hardware to ensure that everything is fully functional and offers sufficient fire protection in any event.
Get complete peace of mind today and book your next fire door inspection with our team.
Contact Us Today
Are you in need of a fire door inspection? Safety Net Fire Solutions are your local fire protection company, offering fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs & installation.
Email us on info@safetynetfiresolutions.com, give us a call on 0800 433 7333 or contact us online to discuss your needs and book in your fire door inspections with our team today.
