Of course, the primary purpose of a self-closing fire door is to automatically shut in order to contain the spread of fire and restrict the spread of smoke, and to keep a building's occupants safe. However, it takes more than just the door leaf itself to execute this. Fire door fabricators also need to consider:
Doors can fail prematurely in a fire. If the components are not suitable and not installed correctly this could cause the door assembly to fail to meet the fire and smoke resistance requirements. If the door cannot hold back the fire for the required time period, it will not be a viable product for any landlord, housing association or construction company.
With years of fire safety experience, our expert team of consultants can assist you to best adhere to the guidelines. We're here to help that you supply safe, legal fire doors in a safe, legal manner. We will provide clear, jargon-free advice, helping your fire doors to be as safe as possible.
Ask us anythingThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Experience & Expertise
Our founder, Neil Ashdown, has spent decades working with fire doors. We have provided fire door consultancy across multiple sectors.
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.
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.
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.
When fabricating fire doors, it's important to consider 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 door fabricators may have to consider factors such as:
Our founder, Neil Ashdown, has been a leading expert in fire door safety for decades. Following his lead, our team will be able to advise on the best ways to meet building regulations and standards.
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