A fire door is specially designed to help prevent the spread of fire and smoke between different areas of a building.

They are an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection system, meaning they are built into the structure to contain fires and protect occupants by providing a barrier between the fire and the rest of the building.

Why fire doors are essential 

Fire doors are more than just a requirement—they’re a vital part of keeping your home safe and secure. Designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke, these doors provide critical time for evacuation and emergency response, helping to protect lives and minimise property damage.

Why regular inspections matter 

Like any safety equipment, fire doors need to be in top condition to perform effectively. Regular inspections ensure that your fire doors are ready to protect when needed. During these checks, our experts will visually inspect the door looking for signs of damage, wear or tampering that could compromise its effectiveness.

We will inspect your flat entrance doors yearly and the communal doors in your building once every three months.

Hardware checks: ensuring every component works 

It’s not just about the door itself—every part of the fire door assembly plays a crucial role in performance. Our thorough inspections include checking the hardware – such as hinges, locks, latches, seals, and closers – all of which must function correctly to maintain the door’s integrity in a fire.

We understand that fire safety is non-negotiable. That’s why we’re committed to providing high-quality fire doors and reliable inspection services, so you can have peace of mind knowing that your property is protected.

Your obligations as tenant or leaseholder 

By working together as a landlord and tenant, or freeholder and leaseholder, we can ensure that the doors in your building meet the standards required. You can help keep your home safe by:

• Never tampering with any part of the fire door

• Keeping all fire doors closed when not in use

• Reporting any damage to a fire door to us immediately. You can find out more on how you can do this below

Further information for leaseholders 

As per your lease agreement, it is your responsibility to ensure that your flat front door complies with standards. If your door requires any work, you must appoint a competent third-party accredited fire door repair or replacement contractor.

How to contact us 

You can email our fire door team at [email protected] or contact us in the usual ways.

Useful information 

• Government fire door factsheet (regulation 10)