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We repair and replace fire doors in offices, schools, shops, blocks, and all commercial properties. Fast, reliable, fully certified work by experienced specialists.
Fire Doors Must Have:
If any of these are missing or incorrect, your fire door is NOT compliant.
We supply and install certified fire doors with the correct seals, hardware, and documentation. Get peace of mind with brand-new, compliant doors fitted by experts.
Fire doors are a legal requirement in commercial and multi-occupancy buildings. They’re not just doors – they’re lifesaving barriers that help stop the spread of smoke and fire. A faulty hinge, missing seal, or broken closer can mean the difference between safety and disaster.
When a fire door fails during a fire, responsibility and repercussions depend on who had the legal duty to ensure the door was compliant and why it failed. Here’s a breakdown:
The Responsible Person (RP) under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) is accountable. This is typically:
The employer (if the premises are a workplace),
The building owner or landlord,
Or a person in control of the premises (e.g., facilities manager, managing agent).
They must ensure all fire safety equipment — including fire doors — is properly installed, maintained, and inspected.
A person or organisation may be liable if:
The fire door was non-compliant with regulations (e.g. wrong materials, gaps, intumescent seals missing).
There was no inspection/maintenance regime.
Known defects were ignored.
Work (installation or repairs) was done improperly or by unqualified contractors.
If a fire door failure leads to injury, death, or significant damage:
The Responsible Person may face:
Prosecution under the RRO.
Fines or imprisonment (unlimited fines and up to 2 years in prison for serious breaches).
Civil liability — claims for damages from affected parties.
Inquest findings and reputational damage.
Contractors (installers/inspectors) may be liable if:
They provided negligent work or false certification.
Example:
If a fire door failed because it had been wedged open or the closer was missing — and there was no inspection process in place — the Responsible Person could be criminally prosecuted for failure to comply with fire safety duties.
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