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Fire Doors

Fire doors are an essential part of a buildings compartmentation and a well designed and installed timber fire door will delay the spread of fire and smoke. Installing them in your commercial premises is a legal requirement. Certain residential premises also need to have appropriate fire doors installed. Expert Fire Solutions is Certified under BM Trada Q Mark for the installation and maintenance of fire doors, and we’re committed to providing first-class products and services throughout the North East. As expert fire door installers, we can offer outstanding services, including fire door hardware and seals, which are vital when a fire breaks out. For quality fire door maintenance and installation, contact us today!

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Outstanding Fire Door Services

Expert Fire Solutions is the first choice for fire doors and other fire safety solutions in the North. Our range of services includes fire seals, doors, alarms, and extinguishers, as well as safety training, risk assessments, and emergency lighting installation. You’re in safe hands with our team, and our internal fire doors help to slow fires down and reduce ingress. For a fire-rated door installation you can trust, choose us.

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Fire Door Installation

Our fire door installation services are designed to improve the safety and compliance of your commercial building. These doors are effective in the event of a fire, and they form part of a range of fire safety products we offer. They’re designed to withstand blazes, offering fire protection to the rest of your building when one area is compromised. By containing the fire, people are protected and damage is minimised.

At Expert Fire Solutions, our fire door installation process ensures maximum safety and compliance. First, we check fire door certification to confirm authenticity and rating. Next, we inspect the gaps around the door, ensuring they meet fire safety regulations. We then verify that the seals are intact and undamaged. The hinges are checked for proper function and stability. Finally, we ensure the automatic closure mechanism is functioning correctly. Once these checks are completed, fire doors are either installed or replaced, guaranteeing optimal fire protection and adherence to safety standards.

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Fire Door Inspection and Maintenance

Once a fire door has been installed, a competent person needs to undertake regular inspections. We understand the importance of fire doors, and that’s why we offer inspection and maintenance services to check integrity and function. Our team of certified professionals conducts thorough inspections to ensure that all components of your fire doors are in optimal condition, function correctly, and comply with the latest fire safety regulations.

Beyond inspections, our services ensure that each fire door is adequately maintained and that it continues to operate to a high standard. All work is undertaken by a responsible person. Regular maintenance is crucial for the long-term performance of fire doors. Our services include replacing damaged seals to maintain fire and smoke resistance, tightening or replacing hinges to ensure proper alignment and functionality, and repairing or replacing faulty automatic closers to ensure doors close properly every time. Whether you need large-scale improvements or slight alterations, we ensure that your legal requirement is unimpeded.

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Why Are Fire Doors Important?

Fire doors are essential for commercial buildings in the North East due to their critical role in ensuring safety and compliance with legal requirements. These specialised doors are designed to contain fire and smoke, preventing them from spreading rapidly through a building. This containment provides vital time for occupants to evacuate safely and for emergency services to respond effectively, potentially saving lives and reducing property damage.

In commercial settings, where large numbers of people may be present, the importance of fire doors cannot be overstated. They help protect escape routes, such as stairwells and corridors, keeping them clear of smoke and flames. This is crucial in buildings like offices, shopping centres, and hotels, where the safe and orderly evacuation of occupants is paramount.

Legally, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates that commercial buildings must have appropriate fire safety measures in place, including the installation and maintenance of fire doors. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment, and can jeopardise the safety of building occupants.

In the North East, with its mix of historic and modern commercial buildings, ensuring that fire doors meet current safety standards is particularly important. Regular inspections and maintenance, provided by specialists like Expert Fire Solutions, ensure that these doors remain effective, offering reliable protection and ensuring legal compliance. Thus, fire doors are not just a regulatory requirement but a crucial investment in the safety and well-being of everyone who uses commercial buildings.

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Why Choose Us for Fire Safety?

Expert Fire Solutions has more than 80 years of combined experience. In this time, we’ve been fire doors develop into the high-quality products we offer today. Our unrivalled expertise means that everything from the door frame to the door’s air-transfer grilles is compliant. We make sure doors and their components are firmly fixed and fit for purpose. Ensure every room is safe with effective services from Expert Fire Solutions.

Our services also include industry-leading technology, including intumescent seals. These installations are a fantastic barrier against fire – when exposed to heat, the intumescent strips seal the gaps around the door to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through these gaps. When correctly installed, these seals can greatly improve the performance of fire doors.

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