The Fire Door Inspection
In collaboration with the Responsible Person, LFDC conducts inspections that meticulously document any issues impacting fire and smoke control performance, providing recommendations for corrective action. This includes furnishing a list of approved third-party certified firms who can be enlisted for repairs or replacements in the event of failed fire door inspections.
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With over four decades of experience, along with top-tier qualifications and insurance coverage, LFDC serves as thetrusted partner for delivering meticulous assessments and detailed reports, empowering Responsible Persons to make informed decisions effectively.
Why do Fire Doors need to be inspected by a competent person?
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Legal Requirement:
Fire door condition is integral to the fire risk assessment, a mandatory element for building owners.
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Risk Reduction:
Professional inspections ensure compliance, mitigating legal risks and potential consequences.
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Issue Identification:
Early identification and rectification of issues prevent escalation, prioritising safety over legal concerns.
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Proactive Approach:
Professional inspections provide a proactive stance, addressing potential issues and mitigating severe risks.
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Comprehensive Evaluation:
Professional inspections offer an expert assessment of all fire door components, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Early Issue Identification:
Seemingly trivial issues are caught early, preventing escalation and ensuring overall safety.
Safety considerations
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Ensuring Effectiveness:
Professional inspections maintain fire door effectiveness, crucial for occupant safety.
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Occupant Safety and Commitment to Functionality:
Fire doors exist to protect lives and property.
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Commitment to Safety:
Professional inspections contribute to maintaining functionality, ensuring effective performance during a fire emergency.
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Expertise and Training for Thorough Inspections:
Trained and certified fire door inspectors possess the expertise to identify potential issues.
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Regulatory Knowledge:
Their knowledge ensures a thorough inspection aligning with industry requirements.
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Proactive Risk Mitigation:
Professional inspections contribute to risk mitigation by addressing issues promptly.
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Enhanced Safety:
This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of fire door failures, enhancing overall building safety.
The difference at LFDC...
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Commitment to remediation over replacement:
Our primary focus is on fixing existing fire door assemblies wherever possible, rather than automatically replacing them.
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Independent and unbiased:
Because we offer no additional services, we provide honest, cost-effective solutions that ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
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Detailed remediation recommendations:
Our reports include comprehensive defect summaries, enabling the Responsible Person to collaborate with the Fire Risk Assessor and, if needed, request bids from certified fire door maintenance firms.
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Cost-effective and sustainable:
By prioritising remediation, we help lower overall costs and reduce the embodied carbon impact of a building - supporting circular economy principles.
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Working towards net zero:
We acknowledge the industry’s shift towards a net zero future and believe that focusing on remediation delivers both environmental and financial benefits for our clients.