How often should fire doors be inspected UK?
As such, a fire door should be regularly checked to ensure it functions correctly and will perform to its designed standard in the event of a fire. Periodic checks should be carried out at least once every six months.
How often should we check our fire doors?
Every six months or even every three months in a busy building. If possible, employ a registered FDIS inspector to check your fire doors. These are people that have achieved a diploma in fire doors and have had their competence and knowledge independently assessed.
Who is responsible?
The Responsible Person in a building is in charge of ensuring that fire doors are fit for purpose. In commercial properties, the Responsible Person may be the owner, landlord or occupier. In shared premises, there is likely to be more than one Responsible Person and these people must work together to ensure they meet all relevant requirements of the Fire Safety Order.t
What needs to be checked?
Fully closes
If the fire door is fitted with a self-closing device, open the door fully, let it go and allow it to close. Does it close into the frame without sticking on the floor or the frame or jamming on the latch or seal and without slamming too hard? Now open the door about 5cm and check that it still closes into the frame.
Ensure the door leaf sits against the door stop and is free from distortion. If you have double doors, check they close in line if opened and released together.
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Our fire door services
Fire Door Inspections
According to BS 9999 it is recommended to inspect your fire doors every six months.
One of our trained inspectors will attend your site, carry out a thorough non-intrusive fire door inspection and provide you with a detailed report. The report will outline the defects and faults of the door along with a list of remedial works, which need to be actioned in order to bring your door up to the current standards.
Certifications
On completion of your report, we are able to provide NAFDI (National association of fire door inspectors) Certification. NAFDI certification ensures a level of competency right from the beginning of the inspection process. As a NAFDI member, our company has carried out the crucial training and checks to provide you the best service possible.