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is required to conform to the EN 1154 standard ) as a fire door will only do its job to contain a fire and smoke if it is closed .

Upon inspection , if a fire door isn ’ t operating as intended , or there is any ambiguity in regard to hardware classifications and reliability , it ’ s imperative to seek out professional advice and ensure maintenance is carried out both quickly and professionally . For those who remain unclear on fire door safety and risk assessments , online assistance - in the form of guides or specialists - can further support and educate on key areas of fire safety practice , such as risk assessments , fire door checks and compliance .

In multi-occupied building environments , residents are also encouraged to raise concerns if fire doors are not operating as they should . On the other

hand , as Regulation 10 points out , there is now a greater responsibility for building owners to provide clear information on the building ’ s fire safety . This should comprise of clear instructions on how to report a fire or fire safety related issue , as well as emergency evacuation instructions , which should highlight routes of escape with concise signage and fully compliant , operational fire doors . In addition , to combat poor fire safety practice ( such as propped open stairway or flat entrance doors ), it ’ s vital to provide up-to-date , educational information on the importance of fire doors and their role in the building ’ s system .

With Regulation 10 , there ’ s once more a clearer strategy for fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings . The latest in reforms will continue to transform the approach to fire risk assessments and the competency to which they ’ re completed . What ’ s more , with a well-rounded educational approach , all parties , including residents , can further understand the intricacies of fire door safety and how their own actions may alter the effectiveness of a building ’ s fire protection . In doing so , we may well be moving towards a brighter , safer future for high-risk environments .

The full Fire Safety ( England ) Regulations 2022 document can be viewed here : www . gov . uk / government / publications / fire-safety-englandregulations-2022

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• 10 year performance guarantee

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