Fire doors are a crucial component of passive fire protection in almost all buildings. They safeguard escape routes and high-risk areas by containing the spread of fire. Due to wear and tear or misuse, these doors require regular inspections to ensure their functionality. Fire door inspections help identify necessary repairs and maintenance to minimize fire spread, providing occupants with extra time to escape. An effective inspection program includes routine visual checks and comprehensive surveys conducted by qualified professionals.
Fire doors prevent the spread of smoke and flames during a fire, working in tandem with fire-resisting compartmentation to section off buildings. This protection is mandated by Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, as well as corresponding legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Fire doors protect escape routes, high-risk areas, and valuable assets, reducing potential losses and enhancing occupant safety.
The Responsible Person must ensure a thorough fire risk assessment is conducted, typically including a review of existing fire doors. However, these assessments may not cover all doors extensively. Sampling may reveal significant issues like improperly fitting doors, missing intumescent seals, or visible damage, indicating the need for a more detailed inspection.
Our non-destructive, non-intrusive surveys cover:
Salvum’s thorough inspections ensure your fire doors meet safety standards, providing peace of mind and compliance with fire safety regulations.
Salvum’s expert fire door inspectors perform comprehensive, non-destructive surveys, providing detailed reports on the condition of fire doors.
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With us, you pay a fixed fee with nothing to pay until the report is ready to be sent. |
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Beware of inexperienced and rogue surveyors |
Beware of inexperienced and rogue surveyors |
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Sole trader |
Full-time office staff (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) |
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Not qualified |
P402 Qualified staff (Asbestos Surveying Qualification)NEBOSH Qualified staff (Fire Risk Assessor Qualification) NEBOSH Qualified staff (Health & Safety Qualification) |
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Not members of any relevant associations/accreditations or memberships |
BAFE SP205 Certified |
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Fully insured for Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Employers Liability |
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No method statements or risk assessments putting you at risk |
Method Statement and Risk Assessments provided on all surveyors/assessments |
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No experience within the industry |
Directors have over 30 years combined business experience |
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Reports being produced 2-4 weeks after the survey |
Report completed within 2-3 working days |
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Sub contract surveyors/assessors |
Full-time employed surveyors/assessors |
A fire door survey is a detailed inspection conducted by a qualified professional to assess the condition and functionality of fire doors in a building. The survey checks whether fire doors are correctly installed, maintained, and compliant with fire safety regulations, ensuring they can effectively prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire door surveys are required by law to improve fire safety in buildings, following tragic incidents like the Grenfell Tower fire. UK fire safety legislation, including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022, mandates regular inspections to ensure fire doors meet safety standards and protect occupants during a fire.
Fire door surveys are required in all buildings with multiple occupancy, such as apartment blocks, commercial properties, and public buildings like hospitals and schools. Buildings over 11 metres in height are subject to stricter rules, including more frequent inspections.
The frequency of fire door inspections depends on the building’s height. In buildings over 11 metres, fire doors in communal areas must be inspected every quarter, while flat entrance doors should be inspected annually. In buildings under 11 metres, all fire doors should be inspected at least once a year.
Yes we do. We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance which safe guards our advice. We also hold Public Liability Insurance and Employers Liability Insurance as standard. Our certificate is available upon request.
The “responsible person” under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is accountable for arranging fire door surveys. This could be the building owner, landlord, property manager, or another person responsible for fire safety within the building.
During a fire door survey, a qualified inspector checks the door’s condition, fit, seals, hinges, and other components to ensure it functions properly in case of fire. They will look for signs of wear, damage, or faults that could compromise the door’s fire-resistance capabilities.
Yes we are. We are BAFE SP205 Certified for Fire Risk Assessing.
Failure to comply with fire door survey requirements can lead to serious consequences, including fines, legal action, and prosecution. More importantly, neglecting fire door maintenance increases the risk of fire spreading, endangering the lives of occupants and causing greater property damage.
Fire door surveys should be conducted by a qualified professional with expertise in fire safety and knowledge of current fire door regulations. While responsible persons can perform visual checks, a comprehensive survey requires specialist training to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
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