At FRA Compliance, we understand that fire safety is not just about compliance but about peace of mind, which is why our dedicated team goes beyond standard inspections to provide tailored solutions that fit your unique environment. Our experts utilise the latest technology and industry knowledge to assess every aspect of your fire doors, ensuring they are not only compliant but also fully functional to protect your premises and its occupants.
With a commitment to transparency, we offer detailed reports that highlight potential risks and recommend actionable steps, empowering you to make informed decisions about your fire safety strategy.
Choose FRA Compliance for a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your property in Devon and Cornwall, and rest assured knowing you are in capable hands.
Fire Door Inspection Surveys & Reports
Fire resisting doorsets are a vital passive fire protection measure and will be found in almost all buildings providing, for example; protection to escape routes and areas of high fire risk.
Are Fire Door Inspections a legal requirement?
Under article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a legal requirement for businesses to ensure that fire resisting doors and escape doors are correctly installed by someone with sufficient training, experience, qualifications, and knowledge, along with being adequately maintained at all times as there is no other way of ensuring that your fire door(s) remain fit for purpose, this makes regular fire door inspections a legal requirement. As The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is applicable to all non-domestic buildings, your business falls under this legislation.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states the ‘Responsible Person’ for non-domestic buildings must ensure fire doors and frames are correctly installed to effectively prevent the spread of fire. The integrity of a fire door is also affected by its’ hardware (e.g. hinges, closers, handles / locks). It can be difficult for those unfamiliar with the standards to determine whether a fire door is suitable, especially for buildings where older fire doors, that were previously compliant, have been installed correctly and may have been modified or damaged over time.
For peace of mind, our qualified inspectors will assess your fire doors, frames, and associated hardware to ensure they are ‘fit for purpose’ and will provide adequate protection against the spread of fire. On completion they will provide you with a clear report detailing which doors are compliant and whether any further action is required.
What is a Fire Door Inspection Survey?
Fire resisting doorsets are a vital passive fire protection measure and will be found in almost all buildings, providing for example; protection to escape routes and areas of high fire risk. They are often subject to damage due to misuse or general wear and tear and should undergo regular inspection to ensure they continue to function perfectly.
Fire door inspections allow for remedial work to be identified, and subsequently implemented to ensure the spread of fire can be minimised and provide building occupants with additional time to escape. A fire door inspection should include in-house visual inspections and, where necessary, full surveys by someone with sufficient training, experience, qualifications, and knowledge.
How can FRA Compliance help you?
Our Fire Door Inspectors conduct fully comprehensive, non-destructive fire door surveys and deliver detailed reports on the condition of the entire doorset.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
A non-destructive and non-intrusive survey comprising of a comprehensive visual inspection of each fire resisting doorset including:
- the fire resisting qualities, condition, fitting and operation of the fire door hinges and all door hardware.
- a review of fire door signage.
- a check of the condition and operation of any hold open devices.
- a check of the fire door closing devices and their ability to effectively close the doorsets.
- a check for relevant markings, for example from the British Woodworking Federation to identify the fire rating of the doorset.
- an inspection of the locks and latches to ensure they are operational.
- an inspection of any vision panels, glazing, and review of their suitability.
- an inspection of the cold smoke seals.
- an inspection of the intumescent strips.
- an assessment on the fire resisting qualities of the doorset, including its thickness.
- a review of the gaps between the leaf and frame – including the threshold for suitability.
- a visual inspection of the fire door frame.
- a visual inspection of the door leaf.
- a review of the materials used in the installation of the doorset.
Photographic evidence included as part of the comprehensive report is provided.
Fire door surveys and inspections allow for deficiencies to be identified and for remedial repairs, or replacement, if deemed necessary, to be undertaken to ensure that the spread of fire or smoke is minimised to provide building occupants with sufficient time to escape.
The benefits of using FRA Compliance to complete your Fire Door Inspection Survey.
Hassle Free
Our fire door surveys are pre-planned with minimal interruptions to your everyday operations.
Cost Efficient
Our Fire Door Surveys are very cost effective and if you proceed with the recommended remedial works, or replacement, with FRA Compliance based on our survey, we will discount the cost of the initial inspection survey.
Full Report
FRA Compliance provide fully comprehensive, yet totally transparent reports.
Fire safety doesn’t happen by accident
At FRA Compliance, we understand that a well-developed fire safety strategy is essential for every business and building, which is why our committed team offers comprehensive fire door inspection surveys along with continuous support and advice, ensuring you are well-prepared to create a safe environment for both your employees and visitors, while also keeping you updated on the latest regulations and best practices in fire safety for your complete peace of mind.