Need your Fire Doors servicing in Kent & London?

After servicing, we will apply a sticker on each fire door indicating the service date and any issues found. This sticker serves as a quick visual reference for recent servicing.

Additionally, we provide clients with detailed reports that include:

• Photographs of each fire door
• Comprehensive inspection findings
• Identified deficiencies or compliance issues
• Recommendations for repairs or maintenance

These reports offer a thorough record of the fire door's condition and service history, ensuring proper documentation for safety and compliance.

Yes, requirements vary depending on the building type and use. 

In commercial settings - offices, factories, schools - fire doors typically require FD60 or higher ratings in escape routes, plant rooms and high-risk areas. Specific requirements depend on the building's fire risk assessment. These buildings may also need additional features like vision panels or electromagnetic hold-open devices to enhance safety.

In residential buildings, internal room-to-room fire doors are typically FD30. However,
the picture is more complex for flat entrance doors and communal areas, especially in
buildings over 11 metres, where the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 now impose
specific inspection obligations. 

If you manage a residential block, the regulations that apply to you depend on the building's height and use. We can help you understand what's required.

In recent years, Fire Safety regulations for managed residential buildings have become increasingly stringent, particularly for those exceeding 11 meters in height. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, specific legal requirements to enhance fire safety were put into Law.

Buildings over 11 meters tall must undergo quarterly checks of all Fire Doors located in critical areas such as cross-corridor doors, staircase enclosure doors, and fire doors leading to protected lobbies and high-risk rooms like plant rooms and storage areas. Additionally, annual checks of flat entrance doors, must be conducted on a best endeavor basis.

Building owners or managing agents - referred to as the Responsible Persons - are legally accountable for maintaining fire safety standards. This includes providing essential information to Fire and Rescue Services to facilitate an effective operational response in case of emergencies. They must also keep detailed records regarding external wall systems, lifts and other critical firefighting equipment.

These regulations aim to significantly improve Fire Safety in high-rise residential buildings, addressing vital concerns following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.