A recap on the law
The law states that fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic buildings. This includes hospitals, schools, gyms, shops, warehouses, office blocks, and many more. Fire doors are also a legal requirement in blocks of flats and Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs).
Fire doors are designed to act as a barrier to prevent fire and smoke from spreading from one area of a building to another. By stopping a fire in its tracks, escape routes can remain clear, enabling people the opportunity to escape unharmed. At J&D Carpentry, we specialise in the installation of quality, lockable fire doors in buildings throughout East Anglia.
Meeting legal fire safety requirements
According to the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, all buildings with multiple residential units must have fire doors that are regularly inspected and maintained. Sliding fire doors are an excellent choice to meet these requirements, offering a dependable barrier against fire and smoke. These regulations, effective from the 23rd of January, 2023, say that fire doors must remain in top condition and be checked regularly to comply with safety standards. With proper maintenance, sliding fire doors allow you to meet these important safety requirements, providing both protection and peace of mind for everyone in the building.
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Lockable fire doors for your premises
Well-manufactured fire doors will do exactly what they have been designed to do, but only if they are fitted in accordance with the manufacture’s installation instructions. Did you know that the fire door regulations stipulate that all fire doors must be installed by a ‘competent person’? If you do not appoint a person or company with the right level of experience and training to install your fire doors, then you risk legal action being taken against you, should you be found to have put lives at risk.
As a reputable and competent team of fire door operatives with years of combined experience under our belts, we are proud to offer a tailored and reliable fire door installation service. If you require lockable fire doors, then we have both FD30 and FD60 rated internal and external doors available.
Which rating you require will depend on the type of building you are responsible for and the level of associated risk. The fire doors that we supply and install have been constructed from a variety of fire-resistant materials, such as steel, wood and glass. Our Timber based fire doors and frames are constructed from soft wood or hardwood and come in a wide array of finishes to harmonise with the style of your property.
We offer composite doors which are a popular choice for residential dwellings, such as flats or apartments, or when extra security and durability is a requirement, our steel fire rated doors are a perfect fit. Irrespective of the design and style chosen, you can rest assured that all our doors have been tested and certified to British Standards.
Competant fire door operatives in East Anglia
Like any other structure, a fire door can suffer the effects of wear and tear over time, as well as accidental damage. Following the installation of your new doors, we can ensure that any maintenance work undertaken is done so in the correct manner, as we are BM Trada Q-mark maintenance accredited. We can also conduct surveys on existing installations to identify any problems before they turn into much bigger concerns.
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To discover our range of lockable fire doors, or to discuss your installation requirements with one of the team, please get in touch today by calling 01603 552627.