INSPECT FIRE DOORS
Nationwide Coverage Fire Door Inspections
In order to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire door inspection and maintenance is a key requirement for every business and property to which the Order applies.
In the event of a fire, a well-maintained fire door will help, to prevent the spread of fire and smoke between separate compartments of a building and enable occupants to escape safely.
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Fire Door Inspection
For peace of mind, our qualified inspectors will assess your fire doors, frames and associated hardware to ensure they are fit for purpose and will provide adequate protection against the spread of fire.
At Inspect Fire Doors each fire door inspection begins with focusing on each door sets structural integrity & correct operation, this consists of assessing the door leaf, door frame, self-closer, door hinges, door selector, locks and handles, panic hardware, apertures and glazing. The inspection also covers passive protection features surrounding the door such as intumescent door strips and cold smoke seals. The gaps between the door and frame and the threshold gaps are measured. In addition, fire safety signage is checked for clarity and compliance, in line with current regulations.
They will also provide a clear report detailing which doors are compliant and whether any further action is required.
We’ll examine elements such as:
✓ Does the fire door have the correct rating for its location?
✓ Is it fitted properly to maintain the buildings fire compartmentation?
✓ Is it damaged in any way that reduces its performance in the event of a fire?
✓ Does it have the correct intumescent strips?
✓ Does it have the correct hardware and closers, and do they all function correctly?
✓ Is properly identified on both the door signage and in the building’s asset register?
✓ Does it have the correct type of glazing and has it been fitted properly?
Why Is It So Important
Safety
Fire doors are an integral part of fire safety and protection measures for any building, as they are present to contain fires to a particular area, giving people time to move or escape and avoiding smoke and fire from the affected risk area.
Damage Limitation
As functional elements, fire doors are also used very regularly, making them susceptible to regular wear and tear and damage. Over time this will compromise the quality of fire protection they provide.
Compliance
Inspections, surveys, and remediation are important to ensure the buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations and the fire doors are effective as they need to be.
Legislation
Legislation dictates that the building owner is responsible for fire doors in their building, and that fire doors should be inspected every 6 months to ensure that they are functioning as intended.
Integrity
The integrity of a fire door is also affected by its hardware (e.g. hinges, closers, handles / locks). It can be difficult for those unfamiliar with the standards to determine whether a fire door is suitable.
Survey
In a recent survey by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS), 61% of doors inspected had intumescent or smoke seals either missing or faulty, whilst 34% had excessive gaps between the door and the frame. Both faults could prove fatal in the event of fire.
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Fire Door Inspection
Our fire door inspectors carry out a full and thorough inspection of every fire door assembly in your building, taking time to check that all components are in place and working effectively.
With over 10 years experience in the industry, All our fire door inspectors are qualified and accredited to carry out inspection of all timber fire doors.
Assessment Report
Following the completion of the on-site inspection, Inspect Fire doors will document all of the information and translate it into an easy-to-read fire door assessment PDF report. With a detailed inventory and photography of any defects, the written report assesses the condition and functionality of each fire door assembly and their components.
This report my be used by the designated ‘Responsible Person’ as part of regulatory requirements in a fire risk assessment of the building.
In addition, the report will also outline any measures that should be carried out to bring the doors in line with current legislation. Requirements for any remedial work are also identified in the report.
Post Report
As part of our complete fire door inspection service, Inspect Fire Doors do not just issue the assessment report and leave you to fend for yourselves. We work closely with our clients to make the Fire Safety process as easy and convenient as possible.
We discuss the report with our clients and identify necessary action and the best process to successfully complete any works, providing a solution to any issues that may arise.
