Fire Door Safety Week is the brainchild of the British Woodworking Federation, BWD-CERTIFIRE Scheme and the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS)
Fire Door Safety Week has been organised to:
- Raise awareness of the critical role of a fire door making particular reference to how the door has been installed and if the door requires maintenance.
- To draw attention to owners of builders, not forgetting users, to check the condition of fire doors and report if they are found to be in an unsatisfactory condition and not fit for purpose.
- To offer advice to every property owner and user in respect of the correct fire door specification, how they should be installed correctly, regular inspection and their maintenance.
Fire doors offer passive fire protection. Providing passive fire protection into the structure of a building can save 
people’s lives and limit the fire damage that can occur in the event of a fire which can, in effect, save money.
It’s crucial that fire doors are fitting correctly because they will:
- Protect escape routes
- Protect the building’s structure
- Limit the spread of the fire and smoke by containing both these fire hazards in just one room.
Fire Safety Responsibilities
As a business owner, if you manage, own or employ people it’s your responsibility to manage your own fire safety and to understand the fire safety legislation. The law states that it’s also your responsibility to ensure that your employees and visitors either in, or within the vicinity of, your premises are protected. It’s also important to note that refurbishments made to your premises are, again, your responsibility to ensure that these meet with current Building Regulations. It’s also your responsibility to carry out regular fire risk assessments.
The writer of this blog has over 21 years experience in the fire safety industry and fully understands how your fire safety responsibilities can impact on the running of your business or organisation. If you are finding it difficult to navigate your way through the minefield that is fire safety legislation, then please feel free to contact me on 0800 772 0559 for advice in respect of fire doors.
