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Fire doors are a critical part of any building’s passive fire protection system. They help contain fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and buying valuable time in the event of an emergency. To ensure fire safety compliance, it is essential that fire doors undergo regular fire door inspections and receive appropriate fire door maintenance services. This ensures they function effectively when needed.

1. Fire Door Inspections

We carry out thorough fire door inspections that are legally compliant with BS 9999 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, checking:

- Door leaf and frame condition

- Gaps and seals

- Closers, hinges, and hardware

- Intumescent and smoke seals

- Signage and compliance labelling

All findings from our fire door inspections are documented, and we provide a detailed report with recommendations.

2. Fire Door Maintenance Services & Repairs

Where faults are found, we offer prompt and professional fire door maintenance services that include repairs using certified components — helping your fire doors stay compliant without needing full replacements unless necessary.

3. Certification & Advice

We provide clear guidance and documentation for building owners, property managers, and Responsible Persons — ensuring you're covered for inspections and audits related to fire safety compliance.

Our services ensure UK fire safety compliance with thorough fire door inspections conducted by experienced, trained professionals. We provide detailed reporting and documentation for all fire door maintenance services, along with reliable and flexible scheduling to meet your needs at competitive pricing.

Fire doors aren’t just regular doors — they’re life-saving safety systems designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke in a building. When properly installed and maintained, including regular fire door inspections, they provide crucial protection for occupants and emergency services, giving people time to escape and helping contain damage. To ensure fire safety compliance, it’s essential to utilize fire door maintenance services to keep them in optimal condition. However, if a fire door is damaged, poorly fitted, or not regularly maintained, it might fail completely when it matters most.

Compromised safety: A faulty fire door can allow fire and smoke to spread rapidly through corridors and stairwells, making regular fire door inspections essential. Legal consequences: As the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you're legally required to ensure all fire doors are in working order, which includes utilizing fire door maintenance services. Insurance issues: Non-compliant fire safety systems can invalidate building insurance in the event of a fire, highlighting the importance of fire safety compliance. Costly damage: Effective fire doors can drastically reduce property damage by containing fire to one area.

Even small issues like loose hinges, worn seals, damaged door closers, or misaligned latches can cause a fire door to fail. That’s why regular fire door inspections and minor fire door maintenance services are essential. By identifying and fixing issues early, you avoid expensive replacements, ensure fire safety compliance, and keep people safe — all while meeting your legal obligations.

Landlords and letting agents, schools, universities, and nurseries, care homes and hospitals, office blocks and commercial buildings, hotels, restaurants, and public venues, as well as social housing and high-rise buildings all have a responsibility when it comes to fire safety compliance. If your building has designated fire doors, it is crucial to ensure they are functioning properly through regular fire door inspections and reliable fire door maintenance services.

Whether you’re managing a commercial building, residential block, school, or care home, we’re here to ensure your fire doors are compliant with fire safety regulations. Our fire door maintenance services and thorough fire door inspections will keep your doors functioning as they should. Contact Unique Finishes today for a free quote or consultation.