BM TRADA Q-Mark Remediation
Our fire door remediation service follows the 22 Q-Mark Accepted Repair Techniques.
BM TRADA Q-Mark Surveys
All fire door surveys we carry out are in line with the Q-Mark Fire Door Condition Survey requirements.
BM TRADA Q-Mark Maintenance
Fire door maintenance adheres to manufacturer guidelines and recognised standards, such as ASDMA Best Practice for Fire Doors
Fire Door Surveys By GRJ
Under the BM Trada Q-Mark Maintenance Scheme
GRJ provides comprehensive fire door surveys under the BM Trada Q-Mark maintenance scheme to ensure your fire doors meet the necessary industry standards. Our surveying services cover commercial buildings such as schools, hospitals and offices as well as residential buildings of multiple occupancy. Fire doors are subject to general wear and tear, greatly affecting their ability to prevent the spread of fire and smoke during an emergency. Regular fire door surveys are necessary to ensure all fire doors at your property comply with the latest government regulations.
Protect your building and its occupants with GRJ Surveying’s fire door surveying service. Get in touch to book your fire door survey under the BM TRADA Q-Mark maintenance scheme.
What are the Regulations Regarding Fire Door Surveys?
The main regulations dealing with fire doors in the UK include the Building Regulations (Part B), the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, along with its amendments, and BS 9999.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require regular checks to ensure self-closing devices are working and all fire doors including flat entrance doors are in efficient working order and in good repair. These checks ensure the existing door standard is maintained.
From the 23rd of January 2023, it's a legal requirement for the Responsible Person for multi-occupied buildings over 11 metres to:
Carry out quarterly checks of all fire doors in communal areas.
Carry out annual checks on all flat entrance doors.
Provide information to residents about the importance of fire doors.
As a Responsible Person it’s your duty to ensure regular fire door surveys are carried out and any needed remedial work is completed. Not complying with the regulations poses a risk to the safety of occupants and can result in fines or even criminal charges.
A typical fire door survey can consit of (but is not limited to):
A full examination of fire door signage
Assess the condition, fire-resistance and the fitting of hinges and hardware
Check that the doorsets locks and latches are fully operational
Inspect the condition and functionality of any hold-open devices
Confirm the effectiveness of the fire door closing mechanisms
Review vision panels and glazing to ensure they meet the required standards
Evaluate the condition of cold smoke seals
Inspect the intumescent strips and their general effectiveness
Identify markings that indicate the fire rating of the door system
Check the gaps between the door leaf and frame, including the threshold
Visually assess the fire door frame and leaf for any defects
Examine the materials used in the overall doorset installation
Provide a comprehensive action plan with defect locations, photographic evidence, and recommended corrective measures
What is a Fire Door Survey and What is Included?
A fire door survey is a comprehensive inspection and assessment of all fire doors within a building. Typically, fire door inspection requirements are stipulated in building codes and regulatory law.
Surveys should always be conducted by trained professionals with a deep understanding of fire safety regulations and technical knowledge of fire doors such as specialist fire door surveyors and fire risk assessors.
What is the BM Trada Q-Mark Fire Door Maintenance Scheme?
The BM TRADA Q-Mark fire door maintenance scheme aims to ensure fire doors and their components are kept in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This is essential for keeping fire doors in working condition, preserving their fire resistance ratings and ensuring the safety of building occupants.
OTHER SURVEYS WE OFFER
FIRE COMPARTMENTATION SURVEYS
Fire compartmentation surveys cover internal fire compartments, boundaries and breaches. We inspect the condition of the supporting construction and existing fire protection measures to ensure they are in accordance with the building fire strategy.
STRUCTURAL STEEL COATING SURVEYS
During a structural steel coating survey, we inspect the condition of existing fire-resistant coatings. In particular we look at factors such as adhesion, thickness and compatibility, using advanced paint analysis technology.
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION SURVEYS
Passive fire protection surveys are all-encompassing inspections of your whole passive fire protection system. They are key to ensuring your structural fire protection is sufficient enough and is legally compliant with the latest regulations.
Contact GRJ - Your BM Trada Accredited Fire Door Specialists
If you’re looking for fire door specialists to inspect your building and ensure all fire doors are up to standard, you have come to the right place. All of our fire safety contractors are third-party accredited under BM Trada, UKAS, ASFP and other relevant accreditation schemes.
With many years of combined experience working on both commercial and residential properties, we can guarantee you are provided with trustworthy information. We ensure our team is always up to date with the latest regulations and laws.
To book a fire door survey of your building, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. Request a free quote by filling out the form below.
Fire Door Specialists
If you’re looking for fire door specialists to inspect your building and ensure all fire doors are up to standard, you have come to the right place. All of our fire safety contractors are third-party accredited with BM Trada, ASFP, Constructionline Gold, CHAS and other relevant accreditation schemes.
We have many years of combined experience working on both commercial and residential properties, including student accommodations, residential, schools, offices, and public buildings. To guarantee you are provided with trustworthy information, we ensure that our team is always up to date with the latest regulations and laws.
If you wish to book a fire door survey of your building, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team, request a free quote by filling out the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
The precise cost of a fire door inspection will vary depending on a few factors including the size of your building and how many fire doors you have. To get an estimate of how much your fire door inspection will cost, please speak with a member of our team today.
Every fire door is fitted with intumescent strips. During a fire, the heat causes these strips to expand, filling the gap between the door and the frame. This seals the exit and prevents the spread of flames and smoke for a certain amount of time. Certified fire door sets are designed and tested to prove that they can resist the spread of fire for a specified period of time, they must be installed by an accredited person to the manufacturers exacting guidelines to ensure compliance.
Fire doors should be kept closed at all times. Propping open a fire door temporarily to create access is okay, however, you should remove the fire stop immediately after. If you need a fire door to remain open it should be fitted with certified fire door retainers. These are designed to hold the fire door open and automatically close it when a fire alarm is triggered.
Our expert guides on Fire Doors
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AREAS WE COVER
Here at GRJ Surveying, we stand to protect the nation’s occupied buildings in both the public and the private sectors. Our fire protection consultants are dispatched all around the UK, so you can rest assured we will keep your building safe no matter where you are.
NORTH WEST
Our team of fire consultants in the North West is available to help with the fire protection surveying of your building, whether you’re in Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Chester or elsewhere in the area.
YORKSHIRE
GRJ Surveying’s consultants in Yorkshire offer comprehensive surveying services for buildings in both the private and public sectors. If you need our services in York, Doncaster, Leeds or anywhere else in Yorkshire, contact your local team today.
EAST MIDLANDS
Our professional team based in the East Midlands provides reliable fire compartmentation surveys for commercial and residential buildings. Whether you’re based in Leicester, Derby or Nottingham, we can help keep your building protected.
WEST MIDLANDS
If you’re looking for experts in fire protection surveying in the West Midlands, your local GRJ Surveying team is happy to help. Our services are available in Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton and elsewhere in the MIdlands.
EAST ANGLIA
Our experienced team in East Anglia offers fire surveying services for new and legacy buildings, in the commercial, residential and industrial sectors. We also offer compartmentation and structural steel fire protection surveys to keep your building safe.
SOUTH EAST
Your local surveying team is here to help whenever you need an expert opinion on your passive fire protection. We carry out surveys in Milton Keynes, Oxford and anywhere else in South East England to ensure your building is compliant with the latest regulations.
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