Comprehensive Fire Door Services: Surveys, Installation & Maintenance
Professional Fire Door Installation Services for Commercial and Public Properties
At Legionella and Fire Safe Services, we specialise in safeguarding your commercial or public property with expert fire door installation services. Our team is fully certified and trained to ensure that your fire doors comply with the highest legal standards, effectively minimising the risk of property damage, injury, or loss of life in the event of a fire.
Certified Fire Door Installers (BM TRADA Accredited)
As BM TRADA Certified Fire Door Installers, we ensure that your fire doors are correctly installed for optimal fire safety. Our certification guarantees that our professionals are not only highly trained but also competent in every aspect of fire door installation. This includes correct alignment, fitting of intumescent strips, and the installation of proper hardware to ensure safety and compliance with all fire regulations.
Property owners in the UK are legally obligated to install fire doors in all premises except private homes to prevent the spreading of fire and ensure that people can exit safely. Fire doors that are not properly installed can become ineffective within five minutes, endangering property and lives. To help property owners meet this requirement, we have put together this comprehensive guide detailing all the necessary information for installing fire doors correctly, including relevant fire door regulations.
Commercial Fire Door Installation
Fire doors are an essential component in maintaining the safety of your business and the individuals within it. They are specifically designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, providing valuable time for safe evacuation and preventing further property damage. We are dedicated to ensuring that every business has the necessary fire safety infrastructure, which is why
We offer specialised commercial fire door installation services.
Our experienced team is well-versed in the latest regulations and best practices, ensuring your fire doors are installed with the correct seals, functioning hinges, and no gaps between the frame and door. This attention to detail ensures that your fire doors are fully compliant and ready to protect your business in the event of an emergency.
Fire Doors Installed to British Standards
Ensuring that your fire doors are installed correctly the first time is critical. At Legionella and Fire Safe Services, we have years of experience in providing fire door installation services to businesses across the UK. We understand that accuracy is paramount, and our team of experts is here to assist you in selecting the best fire door for your premises.
Our fire door installation service includes working with you to meet all regulatory requirements, ensuring that the fire doors are of the right size, material, and thickness, and providing a precise fit to the highest standards.
Importance of Proper Fire Door Fitting
A properly installed fire door can make all the difference in an emergency. Fire doors play a crucial role in containing the spread of fire and smoke, reducing the risk of injury and property damage. That’s why it is essential that fire doors are installed by accredited professionals who understand the significance of fire door safety.
Attempting to retrofit a fire door into an existing frame without professional guidance can be risky and may lead to an unsafe installation. Our BM TRADA-certified installers are equipped with the expertise to ensure that your fire doors are stable, secure, and able to perform their vital role in the event of a fire.
Flexible Fire Door Maintenance Programmes
In addition to installation services, we also offer comprehensive fire door maintenance programmes. These flexible, phased maintenance programmes ensure that all fire doors remain compliant over time. Our maintenance services help property owners stay on top of fire door safety requirements, spreading the cost over a period that suits your budget.
By opting for a fire door maintenance Fire Door Installation & Maintenance Services: Ensure ongoing compliance and protection with our comprehensive fire door maintenance programme. Our expert team will ensure that your fire doors are regularly inspected, maintained, and repaired, guaranteeing that they continue to function correctly. Trust our fire surveys to identify any potential issues and take proactive measures to keep your premises safe. programme, you can be confident that your doors will continue to function correctly, providing ongoing protection and compliance with fire safety regulations.
Why Choose Legionella and Fire Safe Services?
At Legionella and Fire Safe Services, we are committed to delivering professional, reliable, and competitively priced fire door installation and maintenance services. Our goal is to provide fire safety solutions that exceed client expectations while minimising disruption to your business operations.
Our team ensures all installations and maintenance tasks are completed to the highest standards, helping you safeguard your property, staff, and customers.
Common questions……..
How Often Should Fire Doors Be Replaced?
Fire doors are critical for preventing the damaging effects of fire and smoke. However, fire doors are not indestructible and do require upkeep. The lifespan of a fire door depends on various factors, such as frequency of use and inspection, as well as maintenance.
Commercial fire doors can be particularly susceptible to degradation due to repeated use and exposure to fire damage, misuse, and ageing. However, with our professional repair and maintenance services, you can extend the lifespan of your fire doors and ensure they meet safety standards.
Regular fire door repair and maintenance can help extend the life of your fire door, and it’s much more cost-effective than replacing the door entirely. This is where LFS can help. We offer fire door repair and maintenance services by certified professionals who will ensure your doors comply with safety regulations.
What does FD30-rated mean?
FD-30 is a fire certification assigned to fire doors by their manufacturers. If a door is FD-30 rated, it means that the door has passed the fire testing requirements laid out in BS 476-22:1987 and BS EN 1634-1:2014. As such, it is guaranteed to keep harmful fire and smoke at bay for a minimum of 30 minutes.
When are fire doors required in a commercial building?
Legislation for commercial or public buildings is much more rigorous than for homes. Here, fire doors are legally required for all internal doors that lead to communal corridors and stairways. This is so that they can provide an unobstructed escape route for occupants while ensuring that access to emergency exits is not impeded by fire.
How many fire doors are required in a building?
There is no legal prescription for the number of fire doors required in a building. However, commercial and public buildings are legally required to have more than one fire exit wherever possible. As such, doors leading from communal areas are required to be fire-rated doors in order to facilitate a safe fire exit.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: fire door guidance (accessible) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Managing safety risks in high-rise residential buildings: a detailed guide – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How often should fire doors be checked?
By rule of thumb, it is recommended that fire doors be checked every 6 months. Just like a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher, a fire door should be checked regularly to ensure that it is fit for purpose. While there is no legislation for the checking of fire doors in domestic properties, public and commercial buildings are required to check their fire doors regularly.
Under Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO/FSO), it is a legal requirement for fire doors to be correctly installed and adequately maintained by a competent person.
What are the new fire door regulations for 2024?
In 2024, fire doors must be certified to demonstrate they can withstand fire for a minimum specified period, typically 30 minutes (FD30) or 60 minutes (FD60), in accordance with BS EN 1634. However, in some instances, a greater fire integrity is required up to 240 minutes.
Do all fire doors need intumescent strips?
In order to be effective, all fire doors must be fitted with intumescent strips. Without these, the door will not ‘seal’ to the frame in the event of a fire. These seals are essential to slow the spread of the fire throughout the building, providing occupants time to evacuate.
Does a 4 bed hmo need fire doors?
Yes, it’s a regulation to fit HMOs with Fire Doors. This includes one for each bedroom, living room and one for each entry point of the kitchen. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to protect your tenants and make sure that exit corridors are well protected and isolated.
What is the protocol for fire doors?
All fire doors should close effectively from any angle of opening using only the door closer and fit snugly in their frames. There must be free movement i.e. doors should freely swing through their normal arc without slowing or “grounding” on the floor.
Are fire doors a legal requirement for a commercial property?
They are an essential element in keeping a fire contained, and in some instances, stopping a fire. Commercial buildings are required by law to have fire doors subject to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order: 2005; also known as RRO or FSO.