Posted on March 5, 2019 in Building Maintenance

Fire doors are engineered products that provide life and property saving functions in the event of fire. It is important that they are regularly inspected and maintained to permit them to perform at their best on the one and only occasion when they are called upon to do so.

Due to the Grenfell disaster it is very important to have doors checked regularly & maintained as well as installed correctly.

Doorsets fitted with hold open devices or swing free type closers should be closed daily, particularly overnight in commercial properties when there is likely to be low building occupancy. For busy 24/7 buildings (e.g. hospitals) fire doors should be closed at least weekly. All fire doors should close effectively from any angle of opening, using only the door closer.

There are a number of reasons why doors may fail to close:-

• Foreign bodies or other objects may be obstructing the door.
• The smoke seals may be incorrectly fitted or damaged.
• If a latch is fitted, it may be malfunctioning or require lubrication.
• The closing device may need adjustment but this must only be done as a last resort and very carefully, to ensure that the door can be opened without undue force.
• Poor fire door maintenance

As part of your fire door maintenance program intumescent seals should be checked regularly, at intervals not greater than 6 months, and damaged or missing ones replaced. To maintain the designated performance potential, replacement seals should be of the same brand, size and type as the original. Any intumescent seal of the same size as the original, however, is better than none.

Mechanical items such as hinges, locks, latches, closers, floor springs etc are likely to wear over time. Maintenance provisions should comply with the hardware supplier’s recommendations where these are known. Otherwise, locks and latches may require occasional light lubrication.
Some hinges use self-lubricating bearings that will not need additional lubrication.

Where it is necessary to replace worn hardware on a fire door, the essential items should be replaced with products to the same specification as the original where possible. Otherwise, hinges, latches, locks, flush bolts, closers and other items of load-bearing or securing hardware should be of the same type and size as the original items and should have been proven for use in timber fire rated doorsets of the required performance.

Hardware that has been successfully tested in metal doorsets may not be suitable for use with timber doorsets. Intumescent gaskets may have been used under hinge blades, locks/latches for end plates, strike plates, and/or with closer fittings and in flush bolt recesses. These gaskets should ideally be replaced if possible with gaskets of the same material; alternatively, if undamaged, they should be retained and reused with the new fittings. Intumescent gaskets or mastics used for these applications are usually the low pressure type. Redundant hardware should be carefully removed.

For information on our fire door services please call 0845 604 1288 and speak with one of our friendly team or visit Fire Door Maintenance.

Posted on April 18, 2016 in

Fire Door Repair and Replacement

Fire doors are critical in ensuring the safety of occupants in any commercial or residential building. Keeping these doors in top condition through regular assessments and timely repairs is essential in minimising fire risks.

Our Services

At Protech Property Solutions Ltd, we specialise in comprehensive fire door maintenance, including repairs, replacements, and upgrades to non-compliant fire doors and final fire exit doors. We use fully certified materials from approved manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Fire Door Maintenance

Our fire door maintenance services include:

• Door Adjustments: Ensuring frame to door gaps are consistently 3mm – 4mm.
• Hinge Replacement: Installing new BS EN1935 fire-rated hinges to replace non-fire rated or worn hinges.
• Door Closers: Fitting new Part M compliant overhead door closers, fully certified to EN1154, EN1634, and Certifire approved CF388, as well as electro-magnetic hold-open overhead door closers tested to BS EN1634.
• Fire Rated Glazing: Installing fire-rated glazing to FRG 30/60 standard.
• Intumescent Strips: Replacing damaged intumescent door strips or installing new strips with combined smoke seals or separate Certifire approved cold smoke seals.
• Alarm Activated Devices: Fitting alarm-activated door hold-open devices.
• Hardware Installation: Installing lever handles tested to EN1906, locks and latches designed to meet BS EN12209, and final exit panic hardware conforming to EN1125 and EN179 standards.
• Fire Door Installation: Fitting FD30 or FD60 fire doors in paint grade or veneered finishes, complete with all relevant hardware, either individually or as a door set including the frame.

Expertise in Fire Doors

Protech Property Solutions brings extensive experience in fire door services. We conduct comprehensive inspections of all fire doors, producing detailed reports on their condition and areas of non-compliance. This process helps create a database and asset register for future inspections.

The Right Solution

Working with leading fire door manufacturers allows us to offer cost-effective solutions tailored to various usage and fire rating requirements. Whether you need a full replacement, replacement door leaves, or an upgrade of existing door sets, we have the expertise to deliver the services you need.

Our consultative approach ensures clients receive the best possible solutions, maximizing cost-effectiveness and reducing long-term maintenance costs. All our fire door works are certified through third-party accreditation under the BRE/LPCB scheme LPS 1271 and LPS1197, ensuring compliance with the manufacturer’s fixing instructions and test reports.

Fire Door Repairs

Protech specializes in repairing and upgrading existing fire doors, saving clients the expense of renewal and helping them meet their corporate and social responsibilities by reusing doors when possible.

Internal & External Fire Door Repairs

Our repair services cover both internal and external fire doors, including:

• Replacing damaged glazing
• Replacing damaged and failed perimeter seals
• Rehanging doors with new replacement hinges
• Re-fixing loose hinges
• Replacing door self-closers
• Replacing lock sets
• Realigning doors
• Replacing damaged frames and door leaves

Fire Door Inspections and Reports

We also offer thorough fire door inspections and detailed reports. For more information on this service, please visit our Fire Door Inspection and Report page or call us at 0845 604 1288.

For more information on this service please visit Fire Door Inspection and Report.

Protech Property Solutions Ltd – your trusted partner in fire door safety and compliance.