How UK Councils Can Ensure Fire Doorset Compliance
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, new procedures were issued by the UK government to improve Fire Safety, including stricter regulations for Fire doors. As a result, retrofitting fire doors has become a huge undertaking for UK councils. This is because many council managed buildings were built with doors which no longer meet safety standards.
How to ensure compliance for a Fire doorset:
Audit your existing Fire doors – begin with an audit to identify non-compliant doorsets.
Specify accredited doorsets – When ordering new doorsets, ensure their suppliers can provide primary test evidence and third party accreditation from a third party.
Hire qualified installers – Incorrectly installing a fire door can cause it to become non-compliant. Use qualified installers to install the doorset.
Document everything – Maintain full records of testing, installation and maintenance to ensure traceability.
Dorplan’s Solution – SignetFire
Designed to meet and exceed industry standards, SignetFire offers a comprehensive door package that ensures optimal fire safety without compromising on functionality or aesthetics.
SignetFire offers fast quote turnaround and a standardised approach to key project variables, ensuring consistency and efficiency from the outset. Our dedicated project management support, combined with deep technical expertise, helps drive successful outcomes. With a speedy time, we deliver quality results on a reliable schedule.
SignetFire doorsets have third-party accreditation from BM Trada, known as Q-mark certification. BM Trada certification is widely recognised as a mark of quality and compliance within the fire and security door industry. By obtaining BM Trada certification, we demonstrate our commitment to producing fire and security doors that meet the highest industry standards of safety and performance. For more information click here.
Do you have a retrofit project and looking for a door supplier? Get in touch with our experienced team who would be pleased to answer any queries you may have.
