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Autumn's edition of Expyro Connect is here!This issue covers fire door checks, record-keeping and what the colder months...
16/10/2026

Autumn's edition of Expyro Connect is here!

This issue covers fire door checks, record-keeping and what the colder months mean for your doors.

Here's what you expect:

β€’ We Do Checks, You Keep The Evidence
β€’ We Are FIRAS Certified
β€’ Why Winter Can Change Fire Door Performance
β€’ What Our Clients Say...
β€’ Supporting Gold Geese

Read it now - https://mailchi.mp/expyro/october-2026-expyro-connect-v2?e=[UNIQID]

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A fire door handover shouldn't be a folder of loose certificates and a handshake.When a building changes hands, the peop...
14/10/2026

A fire door handover shouldn't be a folder of loose certificates and a handshake.

When a building changes hands, the people looking after it need to know exactly what's been fitted, what evidence backs it up, and how to keep it performing.

BS 8214:2026 makes that whole-life thinking clearer, with defined roles from specifier to installer to building owner.

Swipe through for what a good handover file includes, and the part that often gets missed.

If you're a contractor, developer or specifier with fire doors on an upcoming project, we're always happy to talk through how we'd hand it over.

Why does choosing a FIRAS-certified installer matter for your building safety?As a duty holder or facilities manager und...
12/10/2026

Why does choosing a FIRAS-certified installer matter for your building safety?

As a duty holder or facilities manager under the Building Safety Act and BS 8214:2026, getting fire doors installed is only half the battle.

The critical half is proving the work was carried out by independently verified specialists.

Working with a FIRAS-accredited contractor protects you from personal legal liability.

Unaccredited repairs or minor hardware swaps void a door's fire rating, leaving you liable when audits fail.

FIRAS certification provides verifiable proof of competent installation, ensuring zero costly rework and a seamless Golden Thread sign-off for your insurers, fire authorities, and residents.

To guarantee this protection across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire, Expyro Fire Safety Group is officially FIRAS certified (Certificate No. TA6092) for passive fire-resisting timber doorsets.

Accredited by Warringtonfire and UKAS, this reflects the uncompromising compliance standards our team brings to every site.

Huge credit to the Expyro team whose hard work made this milestone possible.

Need an accredited passive fire protection partner for your next project?

Reach out to our team at [email protected] or 01702 746808.

For decades, maintaining timber fire doors in residential blocks followed a simple, modular logic: if a hinge failed, sw...
09/10/2026

For decades, maintaining timber fire doors in residential blocks followed a simple, modular logic: if a hinge failed, swap it out; if a closer lost tension, fit a replacement from the supplier catalog.

BS 8214:2026 is technically a code of practice providing guidance rather than primary legislation.

But enforcing authorities and courts increasingly look to BS 8214 as the benchmark for demonstrating compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Order.

The new standard strongly advises a total shift away from treating fire doors as isolated timber assemblies. Today, a fire door is recognised as a complete, tested, multi-material fire safety system.

That piecemeal approach is no longer sustainable. Replacing a single piece of hardware without evidence of full-system certification risks undermining your ability to evidence compliance across an entire estate.

Read the full article now:

πŸ”—https://expyro.com/articles/bs-82142026-the-new-fire-door-standard-that-changes-everything-2/

Customer Google Review ⭐"The whole process with Expyro was seamless.""I reached out as I needed to get some remedial wor...
07/10/2026

Customer Google Review ⭐

"The whole process with Expyro was seamless."

"I reached out as I needed to get some remedial works done on the front entrance door to my flat, in order to comply with new regulations."

"Grace was extremely helpful when dealing with my initial query and Alex did a great job and was very informative."

"Happy to recommend!"

Many thanks Michael for sharing your feedback.

If you are looking for a tidy, professional and efficient team that ensures your fire door is compliant, get in touch now:

βœ‰οΈ[email protected]
πŸ“ž01702 746808

As a Facilities Manager, fire safety is just one of many responsibilities, but when it comes to fire doors and fire safe...
06/10/2026

As a Facilities Manager, fire safety is just one of many responsibilities, but when it comes to fire doors and fire safety measures, it's not one you can let slip.

At Expyro, we support Facilities Managers with practical, hands-on fire safety work, including:

- Fire Risk Assessments that are clear and easy to act on
- Fire door inspections, installation, maintenance and remedial works
- Ongoing maintenance programmes to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order
- Clear documentation and evidence you can point to when asked
- Support understanding where your responsibilities sit under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England

We know Facilities Managers are often juggling multiple buildings, multiple contractors and competing priorities. That's why our approach is about giving you clear, practical recommendations and records you can rely on.

Whether you're managing a single site or a portfolio of buildings, we're here to help you stay on top of your fire safety responsibilities and keep clear evidence of the work that's been done.

Need support with your fire safety responsibilities? Get in touch with Expyro:

πŸ“ž 01702 746 808
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]

Our team recently rebuilt an electrical cupboard at a residential block in Westcliff.In residential blocks, electrical c...
02/10/2026

Our team recently rebuilt an electrical cupboard at a residential block in Westcliff.

In residential blocks, electrical cupboards can be found in communal areas, next to the corridors and hallways residents use to leave the building.

They house wiring and equipment that can become a fire risk if a fault develops.

If a fire starts there, the cupboard is designed to keep it contained and protect the escape routes.

That only works if it's built and maintained as a complete, coordinated system.

Over time, damage, wear or unauthorised changes can affect how well it performs.

Get in touch with Expyro Fire Safety Group today for a compliance check:

πŸ“ž 01702 746 808
βœ‰οΈ [email protected]

Customer Google Review ⭐"Great experience from start to finish, communication was brilliant, booking for repairs was eas...
30/09/2026

Customer Google Review ⭐

"Great experience from start to finish, communication was brilliant, booking for repairs was easy, and on time and completed there works."

Many thanks James for sharing your feedback.

If you are looking for a tidy, professional and efficient team that ensures your fire door is compliant, get in touch now:

βœ‰οΈ[email protected]
πŸ“ž01702 746808

Some assume that one annual inspection covers every fire door in the building.It doesn't. Different doors have different...
29/09/2026

Some assume that one annual inspection covers every fire door in the building.

It doesn't. Different doors have different check frequencies, and as the Responsible Person, keeping track of them is your responsibility.

In England, in residential buildings over 11 m, Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires you to use best endeavours to check flat entrance fire doors at least every 12 months, and communal fire doors at least every 3 months.

Those are the minimum checks for those buildings. You still need to keep every fire door maintained and in good repair.

Expyro Fire Safety Group helps Responsible Persons inspect, maintain and repair fire doors, with clear records to show what was checked and when.

Get in touch to arrange a fire door assessment:

πŸ“§ [email protected]

Expyro is proud to support Gold Geese – Supporting Children with Cancer.This month, we've been getting behind local char...
25/09/2026

Expyro is proud to support Gold Geese – Supporting Children with Cancer.

This month, we've been getting behind local charity Gold Geese to help raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Gold Geese is a local charity offering tailored practical and emotional support to families of children and young people battling cancer across the Mid and South Essex area.

They also raise awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms and deliver training workshops to childcare practitioners, parents and healthcare professionals.

On the 5th September, we were able to sponsor and provided hi-vis for the Gold Geese Yellow Convoy on Southend-sea front.

To find out more about the fantastic work Gold Geese do, visit their website:

πŸ”—https://goldgeese.org/

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