23/04/2025
Taking care of your fire doors is essential for keeping your building safe and ensuring everything is up to code. Regular inspections and timely repairs are crucial steps in achieving that!
We're here to help you understand what's involved in the process. Regular inspections are required by law, especially for commercial buildings, and typically need to happen every six months, more often if you're in a high-risk area.
**Here's What to Expect from a Fire Door Inspection:**
**Legal Requirements:**
Fire doors need to be inspected regularly by someone skilled and knowledgeable. For commercial spaces, this is usually every six months, and it is even more frequent for higher-risk areas.
**Inspection Process:**
During a survey, they will examine everything closely—from the condition of the door itself to the frame, seals, glazing, and hardware like closers and latches. We'll even check that your fire door signage is up to date!
**What We Include in Our Reports:**
Final inspection reports will clearly outline any issues we find, complete with their locations, photos, and suggestions for any necessary repairs or replacements.
**How Often Should You Check Your Fire Doors?**
If you have a residential building over 11 meters tall, we recommend quarterly inspecting fire doors in common areas quarterly. Flat entrance doors should be checked at least once a year.
**What Repairs Might Be Needed?**
**Repairs:**
Common fixes include replacing worn seals, adjusting hinges and closers, and ensuring the door is correctly aligned with its frame.
**Replacements:**
Sometimes, a replacement may be the best option if a fire door is seriously damaged or doesn't meet standards.
**Installation:**
When it's time for new fire doors, we'll install them according to the manufacturer's guidelines and relevant regulations and check everything again after installation.
**Why It Matters:**
Ignoring issues found in inspections could lead to problems later, like fines or insurance issues. We want to help you avoid that!
If you're looking for quality service at a great price, please call us! We're happy to provide a free, no-obligation quotation for any repairs or installation services you need for your property's fire doors. Let's work together to keep your building safe!
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