Fire door gap requirements are a critical element of passive fire protection in buildings. Across UK commercial and residential premises, incorrect fire door gaps are one of the most common causes of inspection failures. The spaces between the fire door leaf and its frame directly affect how a door performs during fire and smoke conditions Read more »
Fire doors are designed to protect escape routes, slow the spread of fire and smoke, and support compartmentation within a building. However, across UK buildings, a high percentage of fire doors fail compliance checks due to common and preventable defects. These fire door defects are regularly identified during routine inspections and surveys, often resulting in Read more »
Fire doors are a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection system. However, they will only perform effectively if they are regularly inspected and properly maintained. A structured fire door inspection checklist helps Responsible Persons ensure that every component of the door assembly is assessed consistently and in line with UK fire safety legislation. Read more »
Fire doors play a critical role in protecting escape routes, containing fire and smoke, and supporting a building’s overall fire strategy. However, many Responsible Persons are unsure whether they need a fire door inspection or a fire door survey — and whether there is any difference between the two. While the terms are often used Read more »
Fire doors are a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection system. But installing a fire door is only part of the responsibility — ensuring it is regularly inspected and properly maintained is just as important. So who is legally allowed to inspect fire doors? And what does “competent person” actually mean in practice? Read more »
Fire doors are a vital part of a building’s passive fire protection system. They help contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and buy critical time for evacuation. However, a fire door will only perform as intended if it is properly installed, regularly inspected, and correctly maintained. So what exactly is checked during a fire Read more »
Fire doors play a critical role in slowing the spread of fire and smoke, protecting escape routes, and giving occupants time to evacuate safely. However, fire doors are only effective if they are regularly inspected and properly maintained. So how often should fire doors be inspected, and what does the law actually require? This guide Read more »
Fire safety is critical to building management, and fire doors are pivotal. These specially designed doors help to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, providing a safe evacuation route for occupants. This guide aims to shed light on the Fire Doors (Regulation 10) of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Whether you’re a building Read more »
Fire doors play a critical role in protecting life and limiting the spread of fire and smoke within buildings. When correctly specified, installed, and maintained, fire doors help to protect escape routes, support compartmentation, and give occupants valuable time to evacuate safely. Under UK fire safety legislation, fire doors form part of the general fire Read more »
In case of a fire outbreak, your first consideration should be ensuring the safe evacuation of the people inside the burning building. However, sometimes fires can spread quickly and hamper people’s evacuation. Without correctly fitted intumescent strips, even a certified fire door may fail to perform as intended in a fire situation. The spreading smoke Read more »
