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Who needs to conduct a Fire Door Inspection?
The Responsible Person (RP)
The (RP) is anyone who has day-to-day control over a business, non-domestic premises, or the communal parts of a residential block.
Responsible people are typically:
- Employers or business owners
- Landlords of multi-occupied properties or HMOs
- Building managers or facilities management companies
- Property owners or managing agents
What does the Law say about Fire Door Inspections?
It is a legal requirement to have a record of up to date fire door inspections for a building.
Keeping an up-to-date record of fire door inspections is a strict legal requirement.
If a fire occurs or a local fire authority audits your building, you must produce a comprehensive audit trail to avoid heavy fines or criminal prosecution.
This record is called the Golden Thread.
What is a Fire Door?
A fire door is a specially engineered door designed to act as a life-saving barrier by restricting the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases between different compartments of a building.
The Most Common types of Fire Doors are:
Timber Doors, Often made of a composite material or Solid Wood.
Most commonly 44mm in thickness indicating 30 mins of resistance or 54mm indicating 60mins of resistance.
How can the Door Whisperer Help?
- Detailed fire door / door set inspections
- Intrusive and Non Intrusive
- Detailed reports
- Knowledgeable evidence based findings
- Scheduled periodic inspections and reporting
The most common door ratings are
| Rating / Integrity | Duration | Standard Thickness | Most Common Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30 / FD30S | 30 Minutes | 44mm | Standard residential flat front doors, domestic loft conversions, and small offices. |
| FD60 / FD60S | 60 Minutes | 54mm | Higher risk areas, commercial buildings, schools, hotels, hospitals, and main communal stairwells. |
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