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    Helping Protect You & Your Property

    Fire Door Inspection & Fire Door Remedial Specialist

    Inspection of Existing Doors

    What Do We Check?

    FD Inspections work with the following to ensure that they are meeting their obligations under current regulations:

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    • Landlords

    • Building Owners

    • Facilities Managers

    • Building Managers

    • Managing Agents

    Our certified inspectors will carry out the following checks:

    • Check doors suitability

    • Check frame is securely fixed to surround

    • Check door & frame condition

    • Check any closer/hold open device is operating correctly

    • Check door latches in position

    • Check gaps around doors are within tolerance

    • Check that any fire & smoke seals are complete and are in good condition

    • Check that there are correct number of hinges and that they are fire rated

    • If door is glazed, ensure it is fire rated and seals are present

    • Check any ironmongery is fire rated

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    Once our inspectors have carried out the inspection, our office will then issue a fully documented report highlighting any defects, usually with 48 hours.

    Remedial Works to Existing Doors

    So your report highlights some issues with your doors. What do you need to do? You are required by law to get these issues rectified asap. Our team of trained operatives can carry out the following remedial works:

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    • Adjust door alignment to ensure correct gaps

    • Replace any damaged seals

    • Repair/replace any defective closing device & ironmongery

    • Replace hinges

    • Replace any non conforming/damaged glass

    • Carry out minor repairs to door & frame

    • If necessary, replace the door set

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    Fully documented evidence and certificate of conformity will be provided for any remedial works.

    Independent Verification of Newly Installed Fire Doors

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    All newly installed fire doors need to be installed to BS8214:2026, the British Standard for the installation of fire doors. FD Inspections are able to independently inspect and certificate these installations carried out by contractors to ensure compliance with the "Golden Thread" of The Building Safety Act 2022.

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