Understanding the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire strategy is crucial for managers, landlords, developers, and Responsible Persons in the UK. Though both documents relate to fire safety, they serve very different purposes, apply at different stages of a building’s life cycle, and are governed by different legal frameworks. Quick Answer A Read more »
Significant findings are one of the most important parts of a fire risk assessment because they show what has actually been identified, what needs to be controlled and what the Responsible Person should do next. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Responsible Persons must record the significant findings of their fire risk assessment Read more »
Fire doors are a legal requirement in many UK buildings to protect escape routes and maintain compartmentation. When a door is damaged, non-compliant or fails inspection, replacement may be necessary to restore certified fire safety performance. One of the most common questions from landlords, managing agents and facilities teams is: How Much Does Fire Door Read more »
Fire door record-keeping is a critical part of fire safety compliance in the UK. Maintaining clear, accurate, and accessible documentation not only helps ensure that your fire doors are inspected, maintained and repaired properly — it also provides critical evidence of compliance with fire safety law. Under UK fire safety legislation, Responsible Persons must be Read more »
Fire doors are a legal requirement in many UK buildings to protect escape routes and support compartmentation. If you are budgeting for compliance, refurbishment or replacement, one of the first questions is: How much does a fire door cost in the UK? The total cost depends on whether you are purchasing a single internal fire Read more »
Fire door inspection costs in the UK vary depending on the number of doors, the building type, access arrangements and the level of reporting required. A simple visual inspection for a large portfolio may be priced at a lower per-door rate, while a detailed fire door survey with photographs, defect grading and a remedial schedule Read more »
Ensuring fire doors meet compliance requirements under UK fire safety law is one of the most important duties for Responsible Persons in both commercial and residential buildings. Fire doors work as part of a system — they must be installed correctly, maintained, inspected and documented to perform their life safety function in a fire. This Read more »
Fire doors are a legal fire safety requirement in many UK buildings. But who is actually responsible for maintaining them? In most cases, responsibility for fire door maintenance rests with the person or organisation that has control of the premises. Under UK fire safety law, this is known as the “Responsible Person”. This guide explains Read more »
Fire doors are tested and certified as complete assemblies. When damage occurs, building owners and responsible persons often ask: can a fire door be repaired, or must it be replaced? In many cases, minor damage can be repaired — but only if the repair restores the door to its original tested and certified performance standard. Read more »
Fire door certification labels are permanent identification markings fitted to certified fire doors in the UK. They provide traceable evidence that a door has been independently tested and approved to resist fire — and, where applicable, smoke — for a specified period. This article explains where certification labels are found, what the information on them Read more »
