Fire doors are absolutely vital in many properties, including blocks of flats, most workplaces, and many types of public buildings. It is a legal requirement to have them and maintain the condition. In fact, a building owner, or whoever is in control of the property, could face prosecution if a fire causes injury or loss of life. You can rely on us if you want to be sure of the condition of your doors. We provide risk assessments and fire door inspections.
Fire door categories
As well as professional fire assessments and inspections, it is good practice to check fire doors routinely. A Responsible Person should handle this. Crucially, they need to monitor the condition. It is also important to ensure you know the different types of fire door; it will help you to ensure they can do their job effectively.
Firstly, we have entrance doors. You can find them at the entrances to different flats, offices, and other areas within buildings. They are really important for fire safety because most fires start within these areas. If that happens, they can contain the flames and smoke, preventing them from getting out into common parts of the property like corridors.
Secondly, we have stairwell and lobby doors. It is good fire safety practice to have fire doors to prevent flames and smoke from getting into stairwells and lobbies. This protects the vital public areas so people can evacuate safely. It also helps firefighters when they need to enter the property. Rely on us if you need fire door inspections
Thirdly, we have sub-division doors. In some cases, properties can have really long hallways and corridors. Installing fire doors to sub-divide them is a really good idea. It will limit the spread of smoke and fires, preventing them from spreading rapidly through a full corridor or hallway.
Finally, we have plant room doors. Properties typically have specific areas where you can find all the major equipment, including the electrics, boiler, and lift equipment. In some cases they’ll simply be in cupboards. Whatever the case, you should have fire doors here. It can contain a fire if it starts in the room or protect the services if there is one elsewhere in the property.
Talk to us about fire door inspections
ABC Fire Safety & Security is a reliable business if you need any kind of help. Our team has a wealth of knowledge, including understanding the legal obligations for property owners and other stakeholders. We can provide a range of services to help you comply with the law.
You can rely on us if you need to arrange fire door inspections . We can inspect each one carefully, including the different types we discussed above. We’ll ensure they are in a suitable condition and able to achieve the goal of preventing fires and smoke from spreading.
So, if you want to arrange a service, please contact us.
