IMPORTANCE OF FIRE DOORS

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We start with a detailed site survey to confirm:

• Door type and rating required (e.g., FD30/FD60)
• Orientation, handing, and operational requirements
• Compatibility with the building’s fire strategy
• Existing structural opening  size and condition

 ✔ We then use one of our fully third-party certified Manufacturers to create the right fire door set for your needs, including frame, hardware, seals, and glazing systems.

If removing an existing door, we:

• Carefully strip old components
• Ensure the structural opening is sound and compliant
• Prepare for correct frame fixing and sealing

✔ Every step maintains fire compartmentation integrity.

Our trained technicians install the new fire door set strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s test data and certification. This includes:

• Correct frame positioning, packing, and secure fixings
• Installation of fire-rated hardware and components
• Ensuring intumescent and smoke seals are correctly fitted

✔ We ensure the door operates smoothly and latches reliably from any open position — a key safety requirement.

To maintain the required fire rating:

• All gaps between the frame and surrounding structure are sealed with approved fire  resistant materials
• Architraves are fitted following certification guidance
• Any glazing, vision panels, or apertures are installed to their tested specification

✔ No untested modifications are permitted

We verify:

• Gap measurements remain within fire-tested tolerances
• Door closer performance and self-closing action
• Correct installation and secure fixing of signage and hardware
• Smooth and unrestricted movement of the door

✔ Final checks confirm full compliance with building safety requirements.

Upon completion, we provide a full installation record including:

• Certificates of conformity for the door set and hardware
• Installation photographs and ID labelling
• Compliance confirmation in line with relevant standards (e.g., BS EN 1634, BS 8214)
• Ongoing maintenance guidance for duty-holders

✔ This ensures a robust audit trail for fire safety inspections and regulatory compliance.

We begin by reviewing any previous fire door inspection reports and identifying doors requiring maintenance or repair. This ensures correct prioritisation of high-risk locations.

Before work starts, we safeguard the area, ensure the door can be temporarily removed or repaired safely, and follow all fire strategy requirements to maintain protection throughout the process.

We repair or replace damaged or non-compliant elements using third-party certified, fire-rated products, including:

• Hinges, closers, locks, and latches
• Intumescent smoke seals
• Glazing systems and beading
• Certified apertures such as letterboxes and grilles
• Fixings, frame packers, and fire-stopping materials behind architraves
• Our engineers ensure all hardware is correctly installed, securely fixed, and fully functional.

We adjust and align the door and or frame to ensure:

• Clearances remain within approved tolerances
• The door closes securely onto the seals from any open position
• No friction, binding, or dropped hinges affect performance

We verify that the frame remains fully sealed to the surrounding wall using appropriate fire-resistant sealants and materials, maintaining the building’s fire and smoke integrity.

Upon completion, every repaired door is checked against relevant standards (e.g., BS 8214, BS EN 1634, Approved Document B). A digital maintenance record is produced, showing:

• Work completed
• Product certifications
• Before-and-after photographs
• Any further recommendations or monitoring needs

We support building duty-holders with:

• Maintenance schedules
• Future inspection planning
• Regulatory guidance and compliance assurance

A fully functional fire door that:

• Closes correctly ✔
• Helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke ✔
• Meets current compliance requirements ✔
• Protects occupants, assets and Building owner alike ✔

We start with a detailed assessment to determine:

• Required fire resistance period (e.g. 30/60/90+ minutes)
• Classification for integrity only (E) or integrity & insulation (EI)
• Mullion/transom layouts and  frame system requirements
• Structural opening condition and compatibility
• Safety glazing requirements  in accordance with BS 6262
• Smoke control and acoustic considerations (if applicable)

If replacing existing glazing:

• Old frames and glass are removed safely
• Compartmentation is protected throughout
• Substrates and edges are prepared for compliant fixing and fire-stopping

Our installation ensures:

• Frames are securely anchored
• Glazing is fitted with correct beads, gaskets and intumescent liners
• Vision panels in fire doors match tested and approved designs
• Windows and screens align perfectly for smooth finish and performance
• Following a tested configuration from the manufacturer.

To maintain full fire performance:

• Surrounding gaps are sealed with approved fire-resistant materials
• Joints with walls, ceilings and floors receive correct detailing
• Architraves or trims are installed without compromising certification
• Visual finish is clean, consistent and built to last.

We record and verify:

• Correct product traceability markings on glass
• Approved hardware, glazing, seals and fixings
• Impact safety compliance
• Full integrity of the fire-stopping seal 
• Everything is aligned with regulatory requirements.

At completion, clients receive a comprehensive documentation pack which includes:

• Product and fire performance certificates 
• Installation photographs and labelling 
• Maintenance and inspection guidance
• Compliance sign-off and audit trail

✔ Perfect for fire risk assessments, regulatory compliance and building safety files.