Fire Door Remedials Explained: What They Are and Why Your Property Might Need Them

Fire doors are vital safety features in any building, designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and safeguard lives. However, even the most robust fire doors require ongoing attention to ensure they remain effective. This is where fire door remedials come in—a crucial process that identifies and resolves issues to restore compliance and safety. In this blog, we’ll explore what fire door remedials are, why they’re important, and how Prestige Building and Fire can help.

What Are Fire Door Remedials?

Fire door remedials refer to the process of inspecting, repairing, and upgrading fire doors to address faults or bring them up to current safety standards. These remedials ensure that fire doors meet regulatory compliance, such as BS 9999 fire safety standards, and continue to provide reliable protection in the event of a fire.

Common remedial services include:

• Realigning misaligned doors to ensure proper closure.

• Replacing worn or damaged seals and intumescent strips.

• Repairing or upgrading hardware, such as hinges, locks, and self-closing devices.

• Addressing physical damage, such as cracks, warping, or damage to the frame.

• Ensuring compliance with fire door regulations and standards.

Why Are Fire Door Remedials Necessary?

Fire doors are subjected to regular wear and tear, particularly in high-traffic areas. Over time, this can compromise their performance, leaving your property at risk.

Maintaining Safety

Fire doors are designed to hold back fire and smoke for a specific period, allowing occupants to evacuate safely. Any defect can reduce this effectiveness, endangering lives.

Ensuring Compliance

Fire safety regulations in the UK, including BS 9999 and other local building codes, require fire doors to be maintained in good working order. Non-compliance can result in legal penalties and increased liability in the event of an incident.

Preventing Costly Replacements

Timely remedials can extend the lifespan of your fire doors, reducing the need for costly replacements. Addressing minor issues early prevents them from escalating into major problems.

When Might Your Property Need Fire Door Remedials?

If you’re unsure whether your property requires fire door remedials, here are some scenarios where action may be necessary:

After a Failed Inspection

If your fire doors fail an inspection, immediate remedials are required to address the issues identified in the report. Prestige Building and Fire offers detailed assessments and actionable solutions to bring your doors back into compliance.

Signs of Wear and Tear

Visible damage such as cracks, warping, or worn seals indicates that your fire doors may no longer perform as intended.

Changes to Regulations

Fire safety standards evolve over time. If your fire doors were installed years ago, they might no longer meet current requirements. Remedials can upgrade them to the latest standards, including FD30 and FD60 specifications.

Frequent Malfunctions

If your fire doors frequently fail to close properly or the hardware is unreliable, remedials are needed to restore functionality and reliability.

The Remedial Process

At Prestige Building and Fire, we follow a thorough process to ensure every remedial is completed to the highest standard.

Step 1: Inspection and Assessment

Our certified team conducts a detailed inspection to identify all issues, assessing components like seals, hinges, alignment, and hardware.

Step 2: Recommendations and Planning

We provide a comprehensive report outlining our findings and recommending tailored remedial actions to restore compliance.

Step 3: Repairs and Upgrades

Our skilled engineers carry out the necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades with precision and efficiency.

Step 4: Final Compliance Check

After completing the remedials, we perform a final inspection to ensure your fire doors meet all safety standards and regulations.

Why Choose Us for Fire Door Remedials?

Prestige Building and Fire is a UK Fire Door Training-Approved Inspector and Safe Contractor-Certified provider, specialising in fire door remedials, maintenance, and repairs. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we deliver solutions tailored to your property’s unique needs.

With us, you can trust that your fire doors are in expert hands, ensuring safety and compliance at every step.

Final Thoughts

Fire door remedials are an essential part of maintaining a safe and compliant property. Whether your doors have failed an inspection, show signs of wear, or need upgrades to meet current regulations, addressing these issues promptly is crucial.

At Prestige Building and Fire, we provide expert remedial services to ensure your fire doors deliver the protection they’re designed for. Don’t wait until it’s too late—contact us today to schedule an inspection and keep your property safe. 

Get in touch now to request a quote and secure your fire doors’ performance and compliance.