Fire Door Inspections
Fire Door Inspection Services – Cost effective solutions, all areas of Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire doors must be ‘subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair’.
As part of this system of maintenance you should ensure your fire doors are regularly inspected, and all components checked to ensure they will fulfil their ultimate purpose i.e. to save life and property, should that time come. And it needn’t cost the earth!
Your fire doors are generally used in the same way as any other door in your building, and therefore are subject to the same rigours and abuse to all its parts, moving and non-moving, from passing foot traffic, constant opening/closing, and the surrounding building and environment. It is important to check if regular use or changes to the surroundings affect it in any way. Any slight alteration to the door or its surroundings can affect the performance of the door. This can result in a half-hour fire door lasting a lot less than half an hour, thus compromising the effectiveness of your door.
Once a fire door has been installed correctly, it needs to be inspected regularly. This should be carried out at least once every six months, or where a door is heavily used, it should be more frequently. Changes to legislation as of the 23rd of January 2023… It is now a legal requirement for the Responsible Person for multi-occupied buildings over 11 metres to: Carry out quarterly checks of all fire doors in communal areas. Carry out annual checks on all flat entrance doors. Provide information to residents about the importance of fire doors.
Newly occupied buildings may require more frequent checks in the first year of use. Our experienced and knowledgeable team can advise you further about your requirements during any visit you arrange.
A fire door survey is a comprehensive inspection and assessment of fire doors in a building. It involves a thorough examination of each fire door to determine if it meets the required safety standards and regulations for fire resistance.
The survey may include checking the condition of the doors, frames, hardware, seals, and glazing, as well as assessing their functionality and compliance with fire safety regulations. The purpose of a fire door survey is to identify any faults, deficiencies, or maintenance requirements to ensure that fire doors can effectively function as intended during a fire emergency.
We would recommend you have a professional, experienced, and competent Fire Door Surveyor perform your survey before ordering any materials.
Some of the checks we perform, and monitor are…
- Door frames and door leaf’s
- Closing and Opening devices
- Intumescent smoke and fire seals
- Glazed apertures
- All metalwork and ironmongery
- British Standard safety signage required
- Correct cleaning employed
- Correct security
Competent inspectors should conduct all fire door safety checks. At Oxford Fire and Security Services, our dedicated team of extensively trained and City and Guilds accredited professionals takes pride in their expertise. We are committed to managing your fire door safety program to guarantee consistent optimal performance, prioritising your safety and the reliability of the associated equipment.
Fire Door Installation & Repairs
We check your fire doors but can also replace, install or repair using our own experienced craftsmen!
At Oxford Fire and Security Services, we go beyond just fire door inspections. Whilst ensuring your fire doors are compliant and functioning correctly is our priority, we also specialise in expert remedial work. At Oxford Fire and Security Services, we go beyond just fire door inspections.
Not only do we ensure that your fire doors are compliant and functioning we also specialise in expert remedial work or fire door installation work.
Our experienced craftsmen are on hand to carry out any necessary remedial work, from installing new fire doors to repairing existing ones. This saves you time and money compared to having to source and book someone yourself to rectify your fire door problems who is unliekly to be a fire door expert.
To speak to one of our team for more information, or advice on anything related to fire doors in Oxfordshire contact Oxford Fire and Security Services on 01865 910520 or send us a message where a member of our team will deal with your requirements.
Oxford Fire and Security Services – keeping you safe, one door at a time.
A Complete Fire Safety Service
Oxford Fire and Security Services can offer businesses a complete fire safety service to include…
- Fire extinguisher supply and service
- Fire risk assessments and advice
- Fire door inspections & repairs
- Fire marshal safety training
- Alarm monitoring and response services
(via our sister company, Oxford Security Services)
In fact, we can assist with every aspect of Fire Safety for your premises. Contact us today.
Alternatively, you can speak directly to our Fire marshal and Risk Assessment Specialist Andy Butterfield on 0784 9908489
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