At Supply Me Limited, we are dedicated to offering a full suite of health and safety services that ensure your business remains compliant with critical regulations. One of the key services we provide, is Fire Door Inspections.
As fire safety regulations tighten, ensuring your fire doors meet stringent standards is not just a legal obligation, but a vital step in safeguarding lives and property.
The Importance of Fire Door Inspections
Fire doors are a key element of a building’s passive fire protection system. They are specifically designed to hold back fire and smoke, giving occupants critical time to evacuate and minimising damage to the structure. However, over time, doors can deteriorate or be improperly maintained, reducing their effectiveness. Regular inspections are therefore essential to ensure that:
- Fire containment is maintained: A properly functioning fire door can prevent the spread of fire for a specified period, usually 30 to 60 minutes, allowing evacuation routes to remain clear.
- Legal compliance: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that all fire doors in non-domestic buildings are maintained and inspected regularly to ensure they meet British Standards (BS 8214:2016).
- Occupant safety is prioritised: Faulty fire doors are a risk not only to property but to lives. Having doors inspected regularly by certified professionals ensures peace of mind for building owners, managers, and occupants.
What Our Fire Door Inspection Includes
At Supply Me Limited, we offer comprehensive fire door inspections, carried out by fully qualified and experienced fire safety professionals. Each inspection covers every aspect of the door’s condition and functionality, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Our detailed inspection process includes:
1. Structural Integrity Check
The inspection begins with a thorough assessment of the fire door's overall structure:
- Door Leaf & Frame Condition: We check the door leaf and frame for any signs of damage, warping, or deterioration that could compromise the door’s ability to withstand fire. This includes ensuring that the door remains securely attached to the frame with no visible weaknesses.
- Material Integrity: We ensure that the door is made from certified fire-resistant materials, meeting regulatory fire-resistance standards such as FD30 (30 minutes) or FD60 (60 minutes).
2. Component Functionality
Fire doors rely on several key components to function correctly in an emergency. We conduct a thorough inspection of each element, including:
- Hinges and Closures: Properly functioning hinges and self-closers are essential for ensuring the door closes fully and automatically when triggered by fire alarms. We check for misalignment, wear, and any potential obstructions that could prevent the door from closing.
- Latches and Locks: We ensure all locking mechanisms comply with fire regulations, ensuring they allow for a secure fit when the door is closed and do not hinder evacuation during an emergency.
- Smoke Seals and Intumescent Strips: We inspect the intumescent seals (which expand when exposed to heat to block gaps around the door) and smoke seals for any wear or damage. These are critical for preventing smoke and toxic gases from passing through, which are often the most deadly elements of a fire.
3. Compliance with Tolerances
Fire door gaps must adhere to specific tolerances to ensure effectiveness. Our team assesses:
- Gaps Between Door and Frame: We measure the gap around the top and sides of the door, ensuring it is within the recommended tolerance of 2-4mm. A gap that is too large can allow fire and smoke to escape, while a gap that is too small can prevent proper closure.
- Threshold Gap: We inspect the gap at the bottom of the door, ensuring it meets compliance standards without obstructing the door’s movement. Special attention is paid to fire seals at the threshold to maintain fire resistance.
4. Labeling and Certification Verification
Every fire door must display appropriate labeling to confirm its compliance with regulatory standards. We ensure that:
- Fire Door Certification Labels: The doors are clearly labeled with certification to verify their fire-resistance rating and compliance with relevant standards (such as BS EN 1634-1).
- Proper Signage: In compliance with safety regulations, fire doors must be properly labeled with clear signage indicating that they should be kept shut or are to be used in emergencies only.
5. Comprehensive Reporting and Recommendations
After every inspection, we provide a detailed report highlighting the condition of each door, any non-compliances found, and specific recommendations for corrective action. Our reports are easy to understand and can be used for legal documentation or safety audits. Recommendations may include:
- Repairs or Replacements: If any part of the fire door is found to be non-compliant, we will recommend repairs or, if necessary, complete door replacement to bring your building back into compliance.
- Regular Maintenance Plans: We can also help establish a regular maintenance schedule, ensuring that your fire doors remain in top condition year-round and that any future issues are identified early.
Benefits of Our Fire Door Inspections
Legal Compliance
We help you meet your legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, ensuring all fire doors in your building are compliant with British Standards.
Increased Safety
Our inspections guarantee that your fire doors will perform as intended in the event of an emergency, protecting lives and property.
Cost-Effective Solutions
By identifying potential issues early, our inspections can prevent costly repairs or replacements in the future, as well as avoiding fines for non-compliance.
Expertise You Can Trust
Our associate, Java Premier Fire Door Inspections, is a leader in fire door safety, bringing years of experience and deep knowledge of fire safety regulations to every inspection.
Why Choose Supply Me Limited for Fire Door Inspections?
At Supply Me Limited, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and value. By partnering with leading fire safety specialists like Java Premier Fire Door Inspections, we ensure the highest level of quality and expertise. Our focus is not only on compliance but on providing practical, actionable insights that improve safety across your operations. Our tailored solutions fit the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small offices to large industrial facilities.
Protect your business and employees by ensuring your fire doors are fully functional and compliant.
Contact us today to schedule your Fire Door Inspection and take the first step in safeguarding your building against fire hazards.