Fire Door Inspections in Liverpool
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Fire Door Inspections in Liverpool
Like any major city, Liverpool has faced its share of significant fires throughout its history: from the large-scale blaze that destroyed much of the Albert Dock in the 19th century, to more recent incidents such as the Littlewoods Building Fire in 2018, where an iconic art-deco building suffered a significant fire while under redevelopment.
Today, Liverpool benefits from modern firefighting infrastructure and strict safety regulations, which have greatly reduced the risk of fire. However, for security systems to remain effective, regular inspections and thorough testing are incredibly important.
Fully Accredited Fire Safety Consultants
At Atlantas, our team is FDIS trained and fully versed in the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO: 2005).
We have extensive experience working across a variety of property types, including care homes, schools and offices.
We have developed a comprehensive 35-point fire door inspection checklist in line with current regulations, ensuring you meet professional compliance standards, protect your occupants and maintain your insurance cover.
How we can help your Liverpool business
Why choose us?
- Close proximity to Liverpool
- Accredited consultants
- Receive a quote within 24 hours
- 5-star rated service
Based in North Yorkshire, we understand the specific needs of businesses and institutions in the North West.
When you reach out, we’ll provide you with a detailed fire door inspection quote within 24 hours, because we value your time.
We also pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service. Our satisfied clients consistently rate us 5 stars for our professionalism and expertise.
How does it work?
- Book your fire door inspection online and we’ll send you a clear quote and timescales of when you can expect your fire door inspection to take place.
- One of our fire door inspectors will attend your premises and inspect all fire doors to identify existing and potential failings.
- We will check functionality, correct installation and effectiveness of key elements including hold-open devices, fire-tested glazing, and intumescent seals and door strips. We will advise on required measurements and dimensions, which factor in the requirements of wheelchair users.
- We’ll provide a report outlining the risks identified, clear recommendations and required actions so you can communicate this easily to your stakeholders.
- We can recommend a panel of trusted contractors to carry out any remedial work identified to bring all fire doors up to the required standards.
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Frequently asked questions
A fire door inspection is a crucial process to guarantee health and safety standards within buildings. A comprehensive fire door inspection ensures that fire doors are operational, compliant, and efficient in safeguarding occupants and assets against the hazards of smoke and flames during fire incidents.
Our fire door evaluations aim to mitigate the spread of fire, allowing occupants crucial time to escape. Our inspection service includes a thorough assessment of each fire door, involving 34 industry-specific checks to identify potential hazards. Through on-site evaluations, we provide detailed reports, complete with images, highlighting any issues with door installation or functionality. Recommendations are outlined in the report, including essential corrective measures to align with current safety guidelines and regulations, along with suggestions for non-critical improvements.
Compliance with Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates such inspections, emphasising the legal obligation to uphold fire protection standards. While fire risk assessments typically cover existing fire doorsets to some extent, a comprehensive inspection survey may be necessary to address issues like improper fitting, missing components such as intumescent seals, and evident signs of damage beyond the scope of sampling.
Fire resisting doors serve as essential passive fire protection mechanisms, particularly in areas prone to high fire risk. Regular inspections are necessary to address damages caused by misuse or wear and tear, ensuring these doorsets maintain their effectiveness.
Yes, fire door inspections are a legal requirement. Regular fire door inspections must be carried out by a qualified inspector. A fire door inspection survey will ensure that your property’s fire doors comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. An inspection will ensure that your fire doors are installed properly and in excellent working condition.
As a mandatory requirement of the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005, it is important that your fire doors are inspected regularly (once every 6 months as a rule). This changes with the type of property that you manage. That being said, if your doors are used more frequently or are in high-traffic areas, it is important that you inspect them on a more regular basis.
According to the Fire Safety Order, the person responsible for ensuring inspections are carried out on time is the “responsible person”. In most cases, it is the person who is responsible for the daily management of the building, which could be the building manager, landlord or even the property owner.
A fire risk assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of fire hazards, risks, and existing safety measures within a building, whereas a fire door inspection focuses specifically on assessing the condition and functionality of individual fire doors, frames, and associated hardware.
While both processes contribute to overall fire safety management, a fire risk assessment encompasses a broader scope, including aspects such as building layout, evacuation procedures, and fire-fighting equipment, aiming to identify risks and recommend improvements across various facets of fire safety.
In contrast, a fire door inspection concentrates solely on ensuring the integrity of fire doors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, providing detailed assessments of compliance and identifying necessary repairs or replacements to maintain the effectiveness of fire doors.
The cost of a fire door survey will depend on a variety of factors such as the number of fire doors that require an inspection. We ensure you receive the best possible price. Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to advise.
We’re based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, which is ideally placed to cover a wide area in the North, including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. That being said, we’re always happy to travel further afield if needed.
- Fire door inspections should be carried out at least once every 6 months
- Fire doors in high traffic areas should be inspected more frequently than other doors.
- Just occupied a new building? More frequent inspections should take place in the first year.