Fire 
      Door Inspection

What is it?

A fire door is a door that's designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building, allowing people to escape and giving the fire service time to respond.
Fire doors are a vital part of a building's fire safety strategy and are required by law in public buildings. They are usually rated as either FD30 or FD60, which indicates how long they can withstand fire:

• FD30 
  Can withstand fire for up to 30 minutes and is typically used in low-rise residential buildings and offices
• FD60 
  Can withstand fire for up to 60 minutes and is typically used in high-rise and commercial buildings.                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Fire doors are made with special features to help them resist fire, including:
   
• Intumescent seals: Expand to fill the gap between the door and the frame when exposed to heat
• Smoke seals: Prevent smoke from passing through in the early stages of a fire.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
• Borosilicate or ceramic glass: More fire resistant than standard glass
• Anti-shattering wire mesh: Can be included in windows
• Closing mechanism: Usually spring-loaded or hydraulic, this forces the door closed to prevent fire and smoke from passing through

What can Firesharp do for me? 

With our trained and qualified staff, we can individually asset tag and inspect your Fire doors for any element of non compliance, this will be delivered on a digital report including photographs of any (if present) issues or damage. We can also offer advice on any remedial action required.