Fire door surveys Essex

Fire door surveys Essex

Fire door surveys Essex can help managers keep people safe and also protect the building in the event of a fire. In addition, a fire door survey can help managers ensure the workplace complies with fire law.

So what is a fire door survey? It is a formal look at all of the fire doors in a workplace. Many older fire doors may no longer hold back a fire door in the same way as a modern fire door. However, there is no need to replace these doors. Some simple changes can ensure that door is classified as a nominal fire door.

What does the survey include?

Fire door surveys Essex include the following checks:

• The identification of the door.
• The door rating. For example it may be a FD30 (30 minute fire door) or FD60 (60 minute fire door).
• Location of the door.
• The door material.
• Frame material.
• The dimensions of the door.
• Door set details. For example a single, a double or also a door and a half.
• Has the Frame passed?
• Do the hinges comply with modern standards?
• Are locks that are fitted comply?
• Is the glass fitted Pyro glass or also another fire resisting glass?
• Are the seals in good condition and also are they fitted around both sides and top of the door or frame?
• Does the self closer shut the door?
• Is the structure of the door in an acceptable condition?
• Are the gaps at the top, sides and also bottom of the door small enough?
• Has the door passed or failed the survey?

Assessors may also add details on how to achieve a fire door pass. They will also take up to four photos of the door to help identify any faults found.

How to book

Booking fire door surveys Essex is so easy. Either call or email for more details.