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Fire doors are a critical component of the fire strategy of a building.
Article 17 of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states, “Where necessary to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices provided in respect of the premises under this Order or, subject to paragraph (6), under any other enactment, including any enactment repealed or revoked by this Order, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair”.
This includes fire doors.
BS8214 – Timber-based fire door assemblies – Code of practice, Section 13 Maintenance states, “doors do deteriorate, and this is most likely to occur during the occupation of the building since they are used in locations along pedestrian transit routes where they might be subject to significant damage or normal wear and tear” and the standard continues “it is important, therefore, for inspection, maintenance and repair of any damage to be undertaken regularly if the required fire resistance is to be maintained”.
BS8214 states that “A competent person should undertake inspection and maintenance”.
A competent person has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities that allow them to undertake the task.
This is where Harrison Thompson & Co Ltd can assist you. All our fire door onsite supervisors who undertake fire door maintenance have been assessed by Warringtonfire and are registered with FIRAS.
As members of the FIRAS third-party fire door maintenance scheme, we are audited regularly, providing confidence to clients in our expertise and knowledge.
By choosing Harrison Thompson & Co Ltd for your fire door maintenance, you’re investing in the safety of your building and its occupants. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and ensure your fire doors are maintained to protect your people and property in case of a fire.
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Our fire door third-party certified maintenance operatives operate throughout the UK.
Every fire door inspector has successfully taken recognised fire door inspection courses.
Our team is audited regularly under the FIRAS scheme by Warringtonfire assessors to ensure they have the correct knowledge and competency when carrying out fire door maintenance and installation.
You will receive your FIRAS Certificate of Conformity in a PDF format sent electronically for you to keep with your records.
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure fire doors function correctly.
This includes checking for proper closing and latching mechanisms, inspecting seals for damage, ensuring secure hinges, and keeping the door unobstructed.
Any issues should be addressed promptly, and doors should be inspected annually by a qualified technician.
Schools, colleges, and universities are harsh environments for fire doors. Day-to-day wear and tear, high footfall and even the occasional act of deliberate vandalism. Most education establishments will be using fire doors as a key control measure within their fire risk assessment, but this relies on all fire doors working as designed and functioning correctly.
The Yeoman Shield team have over 55 years of experience in the education sector and our qualified fire door inspectors can not only inspect your fire doors but can also provide cost-effective remedial recommendations where fire doors are no longer safe.
Hospitals, medical centres and care homes are harsh environments for fire doors. Day-to-day wear and tear, high footfall and beds, trollies and wheelchairs causing damage. Most healthcare establishments will be using fire doors as a key control measure within their fire risk assessment, but this relies on all fire doors working as designed and functioning correctly.
The Yeoman Shield team have over 55 years of experience in the healthcare sector and our qualified fire door inspectors can not only inspect your fire doors but can also provide cost-effective remedial recommendations where fire doors are no longer safe.
Retail environments, including shops, warehouses and storage facilities are harsh environments for fire doors. Day-to-day wear and tear, footfall, the movement of stock and cleaning equipment can cause damage to important Fire Doors. Retail establishments must be confident, for the safety of the public and employees alike, that fire doors are working as designed and functioning correctly.
The Yeoman Shield team have over 55 years’ of experience in the healthcare sector and our qualified fire door inspectors can not only inspect your fire doors but can also provide cost-effective remedial recommendations where fire doors are no longer safe.
Commercial offices, factories and warehousing etc. are harsh environments for fire doors. Day-to-day wear and tear, footfall, the movement of stock and equipment can all cause damage to important Fire Doors. Employers in commercial establishments must be confident, for the safety of the public and employees alike, that fire doors are working as designed and functioning correctly.
The Yeoman Shield team have over 55 years of experience in the healthcare sector and our qualified fire door inspectors can not only inspect your fire doors but can also provide cost-effective remedial recommendations where fire doors are no longer safe.
Our FIRAS-certified experts are here to ensure that your fire doors meet all regulatory standards and give you peace of mind.
Contact us now to book a fire door inspection or find out more about our services, and our friendly team will get back to you ASAP.
