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Fire door regulations for builders

The primary purposes of a fire door are:

  • Protecting occupants and providing a safe and accessible escape route
  • Resisting fire and restricting the spread of smoke to help keep people safe and minimising property damage

All new building projects in the UK must meet the building regulations as set out by the government. These are also called the Approved Documents, and they set out the minimum standards for construction. Now, as well as fire safety, fire doors also have to adhere to regulations surrounding:

  • Sound insulation
  • Accessibility
  • Ventilation
  • Thermal efficiency
  • Safety glazing

We can help you select the correct fire doors and components to ensure your fire doors meet the relevant regulations and standards. Our on-site inspection checks can ensure that all installation is also compliant to the regulations and standards for fire doors.

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As well as consultancy, we also provide a range of certified fire door training courses. All courses are designed to give installers, fabricators and property owners a better understanding of how to comply with UK fire safety building regulations. There are also a number of fire door training courses you can take to learn the skills yourself. All courses are designed to give installers, fabricators and property owners a better understanding of how to comply with UK fire door standards and regulations.

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Timber Fire Doors: Installation Training Module

This training package is intended for those who already have practical fire door installation skills, but require more information about the regulations surrounding timber-based fire doors. The training applies to both new and existing properties.

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Timber Fire Doors: Maintenance Training Module

This training package is designed for those who require more information about how to properly maintain and repair fire doors in accordance with UK regulations. Delegates will be able to confidently comply with legislation surrounding timber-based fire doors.

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Timber Fire Doors: Awareness Training Module

This training package is designed for those who have a caretaker role at a building. These delegates do not need to have technical fire door knowledge and skills, but will learn how to spot defects in fire doors and report them to the building manager.

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Timber Fire Doors: Inspection Training Module

This training package is designed for those who inspect fire doors for their clients. Candidates are expected to have prior knowledge of timber doors and/or building safety. The course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to become professional fire door inspectors.

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BWF Fire Door Installation Awareness: Two-Day Course

This course promotes awareness of appropriate fire door installation to construction and manufacturing industries. The course has been developed in collaboration between the National Open College Network (NOCN) and the British Woodworking Federation.

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Practical Fire Door Installation Assessment

This is a hands-on practical assessment and provides an opportunity for those that have already attained the theory-based installation certificate to prove that they can correctly install a working timber-based fire door assembly.

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Can I Certify a Fire Door?

Gain the knowledge and skills to certify timber-based fire doors with our expert-led course.

Why Choose Fire Doors Complete?

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Experience & Expertise

Our founder, Neil Ashdown, has spent decades working with fire doors. We have provided fire door consultancy across multiple sectors.

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Real-World Knowledge

All our consultancy is in the interest of everyday public safety. The advice we offer is grounded in real-life fire safety situations.

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Affordable & Accessible

In the interest of safety, our fire door consultancy is open to everyone. We aim to make our feedback and advice as clear, comprehensive and jargon-free as possible.

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UK-Wide Consultancy

Each one of our expert consultants is happy to travel anywhere in the UK to provide their service. We want everyone to have access to outstanding fire door safety, no matter where they're based.

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What are the UK fire door regulations and standards?

When installing fire doors in new buildings all works must comply with the relevant building regulations, Approved Document B (Fire Safety) and BS 8214: 2016 Timber-based Fire Door Assemblies – Code of Practice. For replacement of fire doors in existing buildings, the works must comply with the UK fire safety regulations.

Failure to comply with these regulations could result in non-compliance and possibly receiving a large government fine. More importantly, however, it could cost lives.
With decades of experience working with fire door safety, we can help you to assess and fulfil your project's fire door requirements. Our expert team has extensive knowledge of fire door products, and will be able to specify installation requirements and the type of fire door that's right for you. We only suggest expenditure on improvements which are necessary. Our priority is that your building project is completely safe and on the right side of the law.

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Building Safely with Fire Door Compliance FAQs

Welcome to our Fire Door Compliance FAQs tailored for builders. Whether you're a self-employed builder or part of a larger construction company, it's crucial to ensure that the fire doors you install meet UK regulations. Our expert team is here to guide you through the regulations, standards, and selection of fire doors, ensuring your project is both safe and legally compliant.

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What are the primary purposes of a fire door according to UK regulations?

According to UK regulations, fire doors serve the primary purposes of protecting occupants, providing a safe escape route, resisting fire, and restricting the spread of smoke. Additionally, they must adhere to building regulations, including Approved Documents that outline minimum standards for construction, covering aspects such as sound insulation, accessibility, ventilation, thermal efficiency, and safety glazing.

What regulations must be followed when installing fire doors in new buildings?

When installing fire doors in new buildings, compliance is essential with building regulations, specifically Approved Document B (Fire Safety), and BS 8214: 2016 Timber-based Fire Door Assemblies – Code of Practice. These regulations ensure that the installation meets the necessary safety standards.

What regulations apply to the replacement of fire doors in existing buildings?

For the replacement of fire doors in existing buildings, compliance with UK fire safety regulations is mandatory. Failure to comply could result in non-compliance and substantial government fines, posing a significant risk to lives. Our experienced team can guide you through these regulations to ensure the safety of your project.

How can your expert team assist builders in meeting fire door regulations?

With decades of experience in fire door safety, our expert team can help assess and fulfil your project's fire door requirements. We provide guidance on selecting the correct fire doors and components, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Our on-site inspection checks further ensure that installations align with fire door regulations.

What sets your consultancy services apart in ensuring building projects are safe and compliant?

Our expert team, with extensive knowledge of fire door products, specifies installation requirements tailored to your project. We only recommend necessary improvements, prioritizing safety and legal compliance. Our commitment is to make sure your building project is not only safe but also on the right side of the law.

Just to say I actually enjoyed the exam yesterday and to thank you for the way you put me at ease and made it a good experience. It was very interesting and informative too. All recent training has been online multi-choice and I have not had a face to face or Teams meeting exam in years  

Geoff Edmondson

Karlyon Care Ltd

Excellent training on fire door inspections and repairs from Neil Ashdown and his team at Fire Doors Complete. Not only is the training extensive and meticulous but the ongoing support is really valuable to newly qualified fire door inspectors.

Daniel Herbert

DV Security Cleared

I have received the certificates today, Once again, I extend my gratitude for producing a superb course and training experience for my staff.

Yosef Sawicki

Ruskin Mill Trust

Just a note, as you know, I have studied a LOT but I have to say, I`m about halfway through the video presentation and for all the study I`ve done, this is by far THE BEST training I have encountered 😊 Kudos to you, I don't know how long it took you to compile this course but WOW 😯 I`ll study, re-study then re-study again then read the book and keep taking the test, if anybody wants/needs training I`ll definitely be sending them your way, wish I purchased your course first, (although then I wouldn't know how good your one is 😆) thanks so much.

Geoff Carter

Safe-Way Fire Prevention

Thanks very much, it's been a pleasure dealing with you. I would also like to say that I thought that Robin was a superb tutor, very engaging and extremely knowledgeable about this industry and made the course very enjoyable. Martin

Martin Webb

Surrey Groundwork Contractors

I would like to thank Neil for the training that he has provided to our Company. His knowledge, experience and expertise on fire doors is exceptional. All who took part thoroughly enjoyed the training and now feel more confident in the maintenance and installation of fire doors and take the knowledge gained into their daily duties.

David Todd

Amey

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