Fire doors are a critical part of a building's passive fire protection. When correctly installed, maintained and kept in good working order, they help restrict the spread of fire and smoke and protect escape routes.
Regular inspection and maintenance can identify defects before they compromise the performance of a fire door. At Black Cat Group, we provide professional fire door inspections, maintenance and remedial works for commercial, residential and managed properties.
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Fire doors are subject to everyday wear and tear. Frequent use, impact, alterations and general deterioration can affect the door leaf, frame, seals, hinges, closer and other components.
Our maintenance service can include inspection and remedial work to:
Government guidance states that fire doors should be kept in good working order and good repair. Where inspections identify the need for repair or replacement, the work should be undertaken by a competent contractor as soon as reasonably practicable.
Our remedial service is designed to address defects identified during routine inspections, fire risk assessments or specialist fire door surveys.
Depending on the condition of the door and the available certification or manufacturer information, remedial works may include:
We can assess issues such as damaged door leaves, defective frames, poor alignment, loose fixings and excessive or inappropriate gaps.
Damaged, missing or poorly fitted intumescent strips and smoke seals can affect the performance of a fire door. Where replacement is required, compatible components should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and the door's supporting fire test evidence.
Hinges, locks, latches, closers and other essential hardware form part of the complete fire door assembly. Replacement components should be compatible with the door's certification and installation requirements.
A fire door must be capable of closing correctly into its frame. We can inspect and, where appropriate, repair or replace defective self-closing devices and associated hardware.
Fire-rated glazing, air transfer grilles, letter plates and other apertures need to be appropriate for the particular fire door assembly. Any damage or unsuitable alterations should be assessed and rectified where necessary.
A fire door should not be considered in isolation. The door leaf, frame, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and other relevant hardware work together as a complete fire door assembly. Find out more about our Fire Door Inspections service.
Not every defective fire door automatically needs to be replaced.
Where possible, appropriate remedial work may restore a door to a suitable condition. However, the correct solution depends on the type and extent of the defect, the door's original specification, its fire test evidence, the manufacturer's requirements and the findings of the fire risk assessment.
Government guidance confirms that a fire door does not have to be replaced simply because it does not meet the current standard for new doors, provided it remains suitable and fully operational from a fire-safety perspective.
Where a door is beyond economical or technically appropriate repair, replacement may be recommended.
Defective fire doors can compromise compartmentation and the protection of escape routes. Regular inspection, prompt remedial work and appropriate maintenance are essential parts of an effective fire safety strategy.
If you need fire door maintenance, remedial repairs or an inspection programme, contact Black Cat Group today.
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