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What we did: One of our expert engineers went out to a retirement apartment block in Feltham today to service their fire doors. In the year ending March 2023, 47% of all fire-related fatalities in England were in people aged 65 years and over. We inspected over 30 doors to ensure that in the event of a fire, they would operate correctly to enable residents to evacuate and stay safe.
Full details:
Fire doors should be regularly inspected and maintained by a competent person to ensure they are in good working order and compliant with fire safety regulations:
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A thorough visual examination of the door, frame, and associated components should be carried out every three months. Check for damage, gaps, misalignment, and other defects.
𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀
Ensure the door closes properly, the latch engages, and the hold open device operates.
𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Check the hinges, handles, locks, and other hardware for proper functioning. Look for wear on the hinge, and make sure the levers return to the horizontal after use.
𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀
Check the condition of the smoke and intumescent seals and replace any that are damaged or deteriorated.
𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀
Check the gaps between the door and the door frame, which should be three to four millimetres.
𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A reputable inspection service will provide detailed documentation of the inspection findings, which can be used for compliance purposes.
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀
If issues are identified, schedule repairs as soon as possible.
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