What Does a Fire Door Inspection Involve?
Our fire door inspections are a detailed check of all the components and the overall condition of your fire doors. This includes:
- Door Leaf: We examine the door itself for any damage, warping, or delamination.
- Door Frame: We check the frame for secure fitting and any signs of damage.
- Intumescent Seals: We inspect the intumescent seals (which expand in heat to seal gaps) for damage or missing sections.
- Smoke Seals: We check the smoke seals (if fitted) to ensure they are intact and effective.
- Hinges: We examine the hinges for secure fixing, correct type, and smooth operation.
- Locks and Latches: We check that locks and latches engage correctly and securely.
- Door Closer: We ensure the door closer is functioning correctly and closes the door fully into the frame.
- Gaps: We measure the gaps around the door to ensure they are within the permitted tolerances (typically 2-4mm, with a maximum of 8mm at the threshold). Shockingly, 77% of faulty fire doors have excessive gaps between the door and frame.
- Signage: We will check that the signage is appropriate.
- Certification: We check for a certification sticker to confirm the door’s fire rating.
Common issues also include poor care and maintenance (54% of cases) and smoke sealing problems (37% of cases).
Why Choose Apex Plus for Your Commercial Fire Door Inspections?
- Thoroughness: We conduct detailed inspections, leaving no aspect unchecked.
- Compliance Focus: We ensure your fire doors meet all current UK fire safety regulations, including the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which mandate quarterly inspections of communal fire doors and annual checks for flat entrance doors in certain buildings.
- Experienced Inspectors: Our team has the knowledge and skills to identify even minor defects that could compromise fire safety.
- Clear Reporting: We provide easy-to-understand reports outlining any issues found and recommendations for remedial work.
- Reliable Service: We are committed to providing a dependable and efficient service.
Our Fire Door Inspection Process
- Initial Discussion: We discuss your specific requirements and the number of fire doors to be inspected.
- On-Site Inspection: Our team conducts a thorough inspection of each fire door.
- Detailed Report: We provide a clear report outlining the condition of each door, highlighting any defects or non-compliances.
- Recommendations: We offer practical recommendations for any necessary repairs or replacements.
- (Optional) Remedial Work: We can provide a quotation for any required remedial work. (If Apex Plus offers this service)
Areas We Cover (UK Wide)
Don’t compromise on fire safety. Many people are unaware of how to report issues with fire doors, or even how to identify them; only 57% of office workers could identify cracked glass as a fault, and just 22% recognised excessive gaps. Contact Apex Plus today to schedule your commercial fire door inspection. We provide commercial fire door inspection services across the UK, including Bedfordshire.
