Fire door safety is not solely the responsibility of inspectors—it requires awareness and understanding across facilities, housing, and maintenance teams. Training plays a key role in ensuring fire doors are respected, maintained, and reported correctly. Many fire door failures result from everyday actions: doors being wedged open, inappropriate repairs, or damage going unreported. When staff understand the purpose of fire …
Expert witnesses play a vital role in legal disputes involving fire doors, particularly where compliance, workmanship, or maintenance is in question. These cases often arise following enforcement action, insurance claims, or incidents where fire safety systems have failed. An expert witness provides an independent, impartial assessment based on technical knowledge, industry standards, and relevant legislation. In fire door cases, this …
Fire door inspections consistently reveal a number of recurring defects, many of which are avoidable with proper awareness and maintenance. These issues can develop gradually or arise from poor installation or unauthorised alterations. Common defects include excessive gaps between the door and frame, missing or damaged intumescent and smoke seals, unsuitable hinges, and defective self-closing devices. Doors that do not …
One of the most common questions in fire safety is: who is actually responsible for fire door compliance? The answer lies within UK fire safety legislation, particularly the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and subsequent amendments. In most non-domestic premises, responsibility falls to the “Responsible Person.” This may be a building owner, employer, managing agent, or person in control …
Fire door inspections are a critical part of maintaining building safety and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation. Despite this, many responsible persons and duty holders remain unclear about what a fire door inspection actually involves and why it is so important. During a professional fire door inspection, every component of the door set is assessed to confirm it …