What we deliver
Inspect, report, rectify — full compliance trail
Every door methodically inspected against BS 9999 criteria, a written report identifying issues against the legal standard, and rectification work where required. One contractor, one paper trail.
Why inspections matter
Fire doors save lives and property
BLEC Group carry out fire door inspections and provide clients with a report to determine what’s required for your doors to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The Fire Safety Act 2021
‘In the case of multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety Act puts beyond doubt that structure, external walls and flat entrance doors fall within the scope of the Fire Safety Order. The Fire Safety Act will require Responsible Persons to ensure that these elements are included in their fire risk assessments, if they have not been covered already.’
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 made it a legal requirement from 23 January 2023 for responsible persons for all multi-occupied residential buildings in England with storeys over 11 metres in height to:
What is a fire door and what is a final escape route?
A fire door is a collection of components that includes the door leaf, frame, seals and essential door hardware, which are referred to in the door’s fire test evidence. This is called a fire door assembly and use of the wrong components may have a significant impact on the overall performance of the fire door.
A final escape door is the door used, in the event of an emergency, to exit the building and reach a place of safety. It must operate correctly and be fitted with the correct hardware. Correct signage is also a mandatory requirement for fire doors and escape doors.
Fire doors are part of a building’s passive fire protection system and are fundamental to fire strategies for buildings. They provide critical protection within a building — such as escape routes (stairs and corridors) — and separate different fire hazards. Effective fire doors ensure rooms are compartmented, helping keep fire and smoke in the area in which it starts, protecting occupants (and contents) of other compartments and protecting escape routes.
How often should fire doors be inspected?
Depending on the type of building you are responsible for and who occupies it will influence the frequency of fire door inspections required. Some buildings — such as schools and hospitals — are subject to heavy traffic and the doors have a hard time, often being subject to repeated misuse.
BS 9999 recommends six monthly inspections and includes guidance on some of the main inspection criteria — but remember that you are responsible for ensuring an adequate inspections and maintenance routine is in place.
How do I know if my fire doors are fit for purpose?
Just like other life safety devices, such as fire extinguishers and alarms, fire doors and final escape doors need periodic inspection and maintenance to ensure that they will perform as intended in a fire situation. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order places this obligation with the responsible person — and for life safety devices it is prudent to seek advice from a competent person.
