In your building there are a number of fire doors but keeping them closed is a nuisance. You’ve noticed that other buildings have devices which hold doors open until the fire alarm sounds. Can you
follow suit?
Published 28.02.2011
Your new premises include old fire doors. They don’t fit all that well in the frames, and because there was previously a thick carpet the doors stop short of the floor. How much of a gap is
acceptable and what other features should you check?
Published 09.06.2014
Recent reports have highlighted that many fire doors simply won’t do their job in the event of a fire. If you have fire doors or are installing them, what points should you look out for to ensure
that they are effective?
Published 21.11.2019
Until you employed a consultant to review your fire safety arrangements you were under the impression that a push pad panic bolt was a suitable device to open a door in an emergency. What is the
situation?
Published 18.11.2010
Your maintenance contractor has pointed out that the plastic strip embedded in the edges of the fire doors is missing and damaged in places. Do you need to repair it and how else should you maintain
fire doors?
Published 16.06.2009
You’ve noticed that propping fire doors open is becoming increasingly common, especially when it gets hot and stuffy. Your fire risk assessment states that all fire doors should be kept closed. Is
there a safe way around this?
Published 27.02.2006
Staff are moaning about the temperature and lack of air in your office - they’ve even started wedging a fire door open. You know this shouldn’t happen, but you don’t know what else to do. What
options are available?
Published 16.07.2007
You’ve noticed that fire exit doors vary from one building to another. Some open outwards, and some don’t. There is also a bemusing array of opening and security devices. What are the rules?
Published 12.03.2014
You’re under a legal requirement to complete regular checks on fire alarms, extinguishers etc. Use our new document to keep a record of what you’ve done and when. How is it set out?
Published 10.11.2014
One of our subscribers is in the process of finding a contractor to replace a fire door. His insurance company has insisted on special qualifications and products. What could be behind this?
Published 18.01.2021