FIRE DOORS INSPECTION SURVEY IN BIRMINGHAM AND BEYOND
At Five Henry Risk Management Services Ltd, we specialise in fire doors inspections, and all fire safety services across Birmingham, and surrounding areas. Ensuring your building's safety is our top priority.
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Fire Doors Inspection Survey
Ensuring the safety of your building’s occupants is a top priority, and one critical component of this safety is the proper installation and maintenance of fire doors. At Five Henry, we offer comprehensive fire doors inspection survey service designed to meet the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Importance
Fire doors are an essential component of a building’s passive fire protection system, helping to contain fire and smoke, prevent the spread, maintain safe evacuation routes and provide vital protection in the event of an emergency. The functions of a properly functioning fire doors is to:
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Save Lives: By containing fire and smoke, fire doors provide a safe escape route for occupants.
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Protect Property: Fire doors help prevent fire from spreading, reducing damage to the property.
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Ensure Compliance: Adhering to fire safety regulations is mandatory, and regular inspections help maintain compliance.
Our Fire Doors Inspection
Regular fire door inspections are crucial for maintaining building safety and protecting lives during a fire. Here’s an overview of what our thorough fire door inspection process typically involves:​
Visual Inspection
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Examine the overall door condition including the door frame, leaf and seals for any damage such as warping, cracks, or dents that could compromise its effectiveness in a fire.
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Ensuring appropriate fire door signs are installed, such as “Fire Door – Keep Shut” on non-exit doors or “Fire Exit – Keep Clear” on designated exit doors.
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Inspect any glass panels within the fire door to confirm they are fire-rated and intact.
Functionality Test
Confirm that latches, locks, and other ironmongery components are operational and allow the door to close securely without sticking
Verifying that the door opens freely and that any automatic closing devices are operational.
Testing the door’s functionality to ensure it closes and latches correctly.
Also checking for smooth operation and alignment with the frame.
Ensure that the self-closing device is functioning correctly, so the door closes completely and securely
Fire Door Inspection Report
After completing the fire door an inspection, the inspector typically provides a detailed report, which includes the findings and any recommended repairs or replacements.
Routine Inspections Frequency:
Fire doors should be inspected regularly, typically every six months as per building regulations, or more frequently if the door is subject to high usage or wear and tear.
Hardware Inspection
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Examining hinges, locks, handles, and other hardware for proper operation and condition, ensuring they are firmly attached with the correct number of screws are appropriately fire-rated.
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Verifying that intumescent strips and smoke seals are correctly installed and functional.
Fire doors should not have any deadbolts or locks that prevent opening without a key from the inside.
Compliance Verification
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Ensuring that all components meet the current fire safety standards and regulations.
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Checking for appropriate certification labels and fire resistance ratings.
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The certification label should provide information such as the fire rating (e.g., FD30, FD60, etc.), indicating how long the door can withstand fire.
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The inspection will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
