Fire Door Safety Week

Posted on October 27, 2022 in Building Maintenance

Well maintained and correctly installed fire doors are an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection, saving lives and protecting property.

That’s why we’re proud to be supporting Fire Door Safety Week to raise awareness of the importance of properly fitted and maintained fire doors which effectively compartmentalise a building in the event of a fire, providing a safe route for occupants to leave and emergency services to enter.

What is Fire Safety Week?

Fire Door Safety Week was launched in 2013 to tackle a lack of awareness about the need to install fire doors correctly and check them at regular intervals to make sure they are up to the job.

The campaign runs from 31st October – 4th November 2022 and aims to educate and engage property owners and occupants in the proper use and vital role of fire doors.

Fire Door Safety Week is the brainchild of the British Woodworking Federation, BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme and Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS). Follow the campaign at #FireDoorSafetyWeek or visit the website https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/

Why are fire doors important?

When a fire breaks out, fire doors delay the spread of smoke and fire, buying time for people to exit the building safely and for emergency services to gain access quickly.

What can go wrong?

Poor installation and maintenance can mean that fire doors won’t stop fire from spreading. Many property owners and contractors still don’t understand the correct specification or how to check and monitor the installation, operation and maintenance of fire doors.

What can be done to improve safety?

Building owners and users should regularly check the operation and condition of their fire doors. Any that fail to meet the required standards should be reported and repaired as a matter of urgency.

For information about our fire door maintenance service please visit Fire Doors or call one of our friendly team on 0845 604 1288.