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Ensuring your fire doors are in top condition is not just about compliance - it's crucial for safety. Regular inspections by certified professionals help identify and address issues that could compromise the effectiveness of your fire doors. Common problems to watch out for include: 🔍 Missing or damaged Intumescent strips/cold smoke seals: These essential components prevent flames, smoke, and toxic fumes from spreading through gaps. 🔍 Damaged or altered vision panels: Fire-resistant glazing is critical for maintaining the door’s integrity. 🔍 Ineffective door closers: Doors that don’t close properly can’t contain fire or smoke. 🔍 Ill-fitting doors in frames: Gaps that are too large or too small can render the door ineffective. 🔍 Worn or defective hinges: These can impact door alignment and seal effectiveness. Don’t wait for a problem to arise - schedule your fire door inspection today: 📞 0800 059 0113 📧 hello@commercialfireprotection.co.uk 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dcpyiTd8 #passivefireprotection #fireprotection #FireSafety #FireDoors #BuildingSafety

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥? In total, we carry out 34 different checks to each and every doorset. All parts of the doorsets are covered by the inspections including the: - Leaf and frame - Intumescent fire and cold smoke seals - Hardware including locks, latches, and hinges - Closers and 'hold open devices' - Emergency or panic escape (push bar) devices - Fire-resistant glazing - Leaf perimeter and threshold gaps - Signage The fire doors within your building are an important part of its fire protection system. If they fail to work as they should in the event of a fire it could lead to serious damage or total loss of the building. It may even result in the loss of life. Therefore, it’s critical your fire doors are subject to a robust maintenance regime which should include inspection by a suitably qualified professional. #firesafety #firedoorinspection #firedoorssavelives www.bravo2.co.uk

🔥 DO YOU REPORT DAMAGED FIRE DOORS? 🔥 During a recent site visit with the client team, we came across this damaged Fire Door. As well as the visibly compromised door blade, the fire safety glazing was completely missing, rendering this Fire Door useless. The building in question has storeys over 11 metres in height, and as such UK Regulations state that all Fire Doors (including self-closing devices) must be checked every three months, and high-traffic areas or frequently used doors should be checked more regularly, e.g. once a week/month as signs of wear will appear more quickly with increased use. We should all play a part in ensuring that Fire Doors perform as they should in the event of a fire, from the manufacturer, supplier and installer, through to the building owners and occupiers… knowing what to look out for and how to report it if it’s faulty, might just save lives. To find out how we can help you with Fire Door safety and compliance, get in touch 01362 697152 #firedoors #firesafety #fireprevention #firestopping

When inspecting your Fire Doors, you should look out for several key aspects to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with safety standards. 📋 Here are the main points to consider: 1. Certification: Check for a label or plug on the top or side of the door to confirm it is a certified Fire Door. 2. Fully Closes: Ensure the Fire Door closes into the frame without sticking, jamming, or slamming. Check that is closes properly even when opened slightly. 3. Gaps: Verify the gaps around the Fire Door are within the recommended range (2mm to 4mm between the door leaf and frame, less than 10mm from door to floor) 4. Door Frame: Make sure the door frame is securely attached to the wall and free from damage. 5. Seals: Check that the intumescent seals are in place, well-attached, continuous around the frame and free from damage. 6. Hinges: Ensure there are at least three hinges, firmly fixed with all screws in place and free from damage. 7. Door Closer: Verify that the door closer is correctly attached and free from damage and adjusted properly to close into the frame. 8. No Wedges: Remove any wedges holding the Fire Doors open as they need to close properly in case of a fire. 9. Latch: If a latch is fitted, ensure it holds the door in place without rattling and operates smoothly. 10. Damage-Free: Check that all parts of the Fire Door are free from damage, including any glass components. #FireDoorInspection #SaferyStandards #CompliantFireDoors

When inspecting your Fire Doors, you should look out for several key aspects to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with safety standards. 📋 Here are the main points to consider: 1. Certification: Check for a label or plug on the top or side of the door to confirm it is a certified Fire Door. 2. Fully Closes: Ensure the Fire Door closes into the frame without sticking, jamming, or slamming. Check that is closes properly even when opened slightly. 3. Gaps: Verify the gaps around the Fire Door are within the recommended range (2mm to 4mm between the door leaf and frame, less than 10mm from door to floor) 4. Door Frame: Make sure the door frame is securely attached to the wall and free from damage. 5. Seals: Check that the intumescent seals are in place, well-attached, continuous around the frame and free from damage. 6. Hinges: Ensure there are at least three hinges, firmly fixed with all screws in place and free from damage. 7. Door Closer: Verify that the door closer is correctly attached and free from damage and adjusted properly to close into the frame. 8. No Wedges: Remove any wedges holding the Fire Doors open as they need to close properly in case of a fire. 9. Latch: If a latch is fitted, ensure it holds the door in place without rattling and operates smoothly. 10. Damage-Free: Check that all parts of the Fire Door are free from damage, including any glass components. #FireDoorInspection #SaferyStandards #CompliantFireDoors

Are your fire doors up to standard? Need additional fire door equipment? Discover a wide range of fire door accessories with Fire Protection Shop: https://lnkd.in/e5ri3dTn Fire doors are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures for up to 120 minutes, ensuring escape routes remain clear of fire and smoke. This crucial time can save lives by allowing occupants to safely evacuate and providing clear access for emergency services. It’s no surprise that fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic properties, including businesses, commercial spaces, and public buildings. In our brief fire door explainer video, we cover the key components of a fire door: 🚪 Materials: Constructed to resist fire for 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 🚪 Intumescent Seals: Expand to fill gaps between the door and frame when heated. 🚪 Automatic Closers: Ensure doors are closed during a fire. 🚪 Identification Signs: Clearly mark fire doors. For more insight, you can read our short blog here: https://lnkd.in/e3-H2WBw #FireDoorFurniture #AutomaticClosers #IdentificationSigns #IntumescentSeals #FireProtection #EmergencyServices #FireDoorSafety #ProtectiveHardware #SecurityMeasures #FireDoorClosers #FireDoorEquipment #FireSafety #FirePrevention #DoorSafety #BuildingSafety #FireProtection #SafetyFirst #CommercialDoors

From manufacturers to building occupants, everyone has a role in ensuring a fire door functions properly in a fire emergency. Knowing the signs of a problem and how to address them can be lifesaving. Routine wear and tear can reduce the effectiveness of even certified doors, so it’s crucial to verify that your fire doors are as secure as they appear. Here are 5 things to check when buying – or maintaining – fire doors. CERTIFICATION - Is it fully certified to provide the best protection? APERTURES - Are the apertures a weak spot compromising performance? FITTING - Does it fit properly stopping smoke spreading? CLOSERS - Is the closer doing its job correctly? OPERATION - Does the door shut completely? Delve deeper into each of these considerations here: https://lnkd.in/eUAQPv79 #FDSW24 #FireSafety #RecogniseItReportIt

🔥 Ensuring Safety with Precision! 🔥 At Flame Hold, we're passionate about safeguarding spaces and lives with top-notch fire protection solutions. Our latest installation? An FD30 fire door system tailored for an electric cupboard, equipped with a range of features designed to maximize safety and functionality. Here's what sets our solution apart: 🔹 FD30 Doors & Frames: Certified to withstand fire for up to 30 minutes, these doors are crucial in preventing the spread of flames and smoke. 🔹 Fire-Rated Hinges: Engineered to endure high temperatures, ensuring that the door remains functional even in critical situations. 🔹 Intumescent Fire & Smoke Seals: Expanding when exposed to heat, these seals provide an additional layer of protection by blocking the passage of smoke and flames. 🔹 Architraves: Finished to complement the fire door, ensuring a seamless integration with your building's interior. 🔹 D Pull Handles: Stylish and sturdy, designed to offer easy operation while maintaining safety standards. 🔹 Shoot Bolt: Enhancing the door’s security and stability, particularly important for high-risk areas. 🔹 Fire Door Keep Locked Signs: Clear and visible, ensuring that the door’s integrity is maintained and not compromised by unauthorized access. Our commitment at Flame Hold is to provide not just compliance, but confidence in your fire protection measures. Every detail matters, and every installation is a step towards a safer environment. Ready to elevate your fire safety standards? Let’s discuss how our solutions can protect your premises. 🔒🏢 #FireSafety #PassiveFireProtection #FireDoors #FlameHold

Fire doors are crucial for the safety of a building and its occupants. They help contain fire and smoke and compartmentalise a building reducing damage to both the building and the people inside, allowing more time for evacuation. Fire doors must be of the correct specification, installed to the required standard and maintained thereafter for the ongoing safety of all the occupants of the building. A fire door assembly not only includes the door leaf, but also the frame, doorstops, seals, hinges, and hardware. Using just one wrong component may have a detrimental effect on the performance of the fire door in a real live fire situation. This is why it’s paramount that certified professionals (like us) install your fire doors. This video demonstrates this first hand. The outside of the fire door barely shows any signs of fire or damage, but on the inside, the entire room and its contents are completely ruined by the fire. If you need a quote for a fire door survey, remedial works or replacement fire doors, get in touch! #FDSW #firedoors #firedoorinstall #passivefireprotection #prestige #prestigefiresafety

When was the last time you inspected the integrity of the #passivefireprotection in your building...? #passivefireprotection is a critical part of your building's infrastructure 🔥 Often hidden away, but 'out of sight' shouldn't mean 'out of mind...' Fire stopping should be inspected at least once a year to identify any weaknesses in the building's fire safety Fire doors should be inspected every six months, but more frequently for new buildings and in high traffic areas. A comprehensive inspection should include the vision panels, glazing, cold smoke seals, gaps between the leaf and frame, hinges, hardware, and relevant marking If you need help solving problems like this, then get in touch 👇 🔥 info@bee-firepro.co.uk 🔥 01482 236789