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In this post we talk about what a fire door inspection is, what’s included, who can do them and how often they need to be done. But first, let’s look at some stats. ‘Fire Door Inspections…where shall we start? Well... Let’s just say it how it is. The Fire Safety Order 2005 says that the Responsible Person for non-domestic buildings must check that fire doors and frames are correctly installed...
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There is still time to book on to our 1-day Fire Door Awareness Courses in 2024 The course is designed as an 'introduction to Fire Doors' and the importance of the correct installation, maintenance, testing and checks of fire-resisting doors, and doorsets, in the workplace and residential settings. Details Here: Fire Door Training Information The course is fully accredited by The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM). The course offers...
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Fire resisting doors are an essential passive fire protection measure in any building. These doors are critical fire safety devices, that serve as protective barriers against smoke and the spread of fire which in turn can help protect a property and its occupants from the devastating impacts of fire. Fire doors help to: Avoid unnecessary damage Prevent extensive losses Protect high-value or high-risk areas Reduce the risk of injury Protect...
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The new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 put a new requirement on all landlords for residential premises to provide 'Fire Door Information' to residents. Pyro Fire has created a new notice, designed to help landlords and property managers comply with the new Regulations and provide critical fire safety information to residents in their buildings, by displaying the notice and it can also be distributed to residents by other means. The...
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There is still time to book on to our 1-day Fire Door Awareness Courses, running every month - next course. The course is designed as an 'introduction to Fire Doors' and the importance of the correct installation, maintenance, testing and checks of fire-resisting doors, and doorsets, in the workplace and residential settings. Details Here: Fire Door Training Information The course is fully accredited by The Institute of Fire Safety Managers...
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The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23rd January 2023 for all multi-occupied residential buildings (with two or more sets of domestic premises). The regulations are intended to improve fire safety in these buildings and to reduce the risk of fire and injury to occupants. Are you affected? The new regulations affect most residential buildings in England, introducing new legal requirements which can be enforced if not complied with....
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Fire Doors are a vital component of any building’s passive fire protection system. As with any similar life-saving product, it is essential fire doors can perform as intended in the event of a fire. Any slight alteration to fire doors or its surroundings can affect the performance making regular inspections crucial for the safety of everyone in the building. Fire Doors are put in place to act as a barrier...
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We are delighted to announce our new training arm of the business - Pyro Fire Training Our new training arm offers a refreshing take on specialist training courses, delivered by experts. As experienced fire safety consultants, our aim is to deliver quality training in specialist areas. To begin with, we have developed a new training course focussed on Fire Door Inspection. We have identified there is a clear gap in...
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The Home Office has announced new regulations under the Fire Safety Order to strengthen and guarantee buildings and people’s safety. Every construction will be required to have a well-recorded fire risk assessment and anybody caught breaching the fire safety regulations will be subject to limitless fines. Roy Wilsher, National Fire Chiefs Council Chair, said: “Ultimately, we want to see safer buildings for residents and are committed to working constructively with...
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All landlords and business owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises, and the people that use them, are appropriately protected against fire. From regular maintenance to fire risk assessments, it is vital to ensure fire safety measures are taken seriously. Fire doors hold a vital role in the fire protection of a building. They are designed to prevent the spread of smoke, flames and toxic gases in the event of...
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