Fire door installation
Expert fire door installation could make the difference between life and death. They are an essential first line of defence in a fire, ensuring the door is held in a closed position – often against intense pressure. That provides a vital barrier to the spread of fire, heat and smoke throughout a building, giving occupants valuable time to escape and preventing widespread damage.
As well as complying with regular inspections and maintenance, building managers – or the property’s ‘responsible person’ – must ensure each fire door is properly installed to the highest standards and has the correct elements to comply with UK regulations.
Fire doors are specially constructed and must:
- Be made from fire-resistant materials
- Be installed with intumescent strips and smoke seals if required, with fire-resistant frames
- Be fitted properly to maintain the building’s fire compartmentation
- Have the correct hardware and closers that function correctly
- Have the correct rating for each location
- Function properly in the event of an emergency
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BM Trada fire door maintenance and installation
Life-protecting fire doors must be correctly installed by experts who understand their importance in keeping a building safe and compliant.
As members of the accredited certification body BM Trada, we use the UKAS-accredited Q-Mark scheme to complete our fire door installation and maintenance work to the highest standard.
The scheme validates our expertise in conducting installations and our other services, including condition surveys, inspections, repairs, maintenance, installations, and documentation.
Winning the approval involves rigorous assessments of our processes, procedures and the skills and qualifications of our team, ensuring every aspect of fire door safety meets the highest industry standards.
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Evidence of fire door installation
Fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic properties, such as commercial premises and public buildings, or in multi-occupancy premises like low and high-level apartment blocks.
Building owners must legally adhere to the requirements set out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Regulation 2022, which covers the property’s fire safety provisions.
We use a data-driven approach to comply with the regulations, providing detailed digital reports recording a building’s fire door safety. We can also provide a full maintenance schedule to keep all doors in full and safe working order.
We record our work on PlanRadar, the construction and real estate management software to create streamlined digital checklists for efficient and thorough data collection. The resulting site drawings pinpoint the exact locations of fire doors in a building, adding installation details, photographs and other important information. The system generates an online report for each client that can also assist our subsequent fire door inspections.
Our detailed fire door inspection checklist is a thorough assessment that requires answers to up to 30 questions. In our fire door installations, we ensure that the door seals are properly fitted, there are no gaps in the door leaf fitting or cracks in the glazing, and check that the hardware, such as latches and hinges, is working properly.
What can you expect from working with Fire Consultancy Specialists
At Fire Consultancy Specialists, we have years of experience in ensuring the highest levels of fire safety in buildings of all sizes across several sectors. We regularly work at properties with multiple fire doors, such as hospitals and schools.
We thoroughly understand the specific standards that cover the installation, maintenance and ongoing performance of fire doors. As trusted specialists with a passion for delivering a first-class service, we are constantly developing our skills and use of technology as we strive to achieve the highest fire door safety standards.
Frequently asked questions
What is fire door installation?
A legally-compliant fire door installation refers to the correct fitting of fire-rated doors designed to contain fire and smoke within a building. They must properly fit the frame without gaps, be made from certified materials with industry-standard hardware, self-closing devices and proper labelling. They must also feature the correct intumescent seals and be regularly maintained to comply with regulations.
Where should fire doors be installed?
The installation of fire doors depends on the type and layout of buildings and the activity within. They must feature in exits and escape routes such as corridors, especially where they connect fire compartments, and in stairwells to protect escape routes. They are used at entrances to flats in multi-occupancy buildings and particularly in areas of a building with a higher fire risk, such as plant or boiler rooms.
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