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Fire Door Safety Week 2025: A Guide for Responsible Persons

  • team74709
  • Sep 25
  • 3 min read

At LEB Construction, a trusted building company in Aberystwyth, we understand that fire doors save lives. They hold back fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and keep fire contained so people can evacuate safely and the building is protected for as long as possible. As a leading construction company in Wales, we are proud to support Fire Door Safety Week by sharing practical guidance for Responsible Persons.


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How Often Should Fire Doors Be Inspected?


  • Most non-domestic buildings Competent inspections should be carried out at least every six months, with increased frequency for heavy-use doors or newly occupied buildings. (Firedoor Alliance, BS 9999)

  • High-rise, multi-occupied residential buildings in England

    • Communal doors: every three months

    • Flat entrance doors: every twelve months These checks are required under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations. (GOV.UK)


The Principles of Passive Fire Protection


Passive fire protection relies on compartmentation - keeping fire and smoke inside fire-resisting walls, floors, and doors. This approach protects escape routes and the structure for its rated period. It is one of the foundations of modern building safety. (FPA)


Fact: Fire Door Compliance in the UK


According to the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS), around 75% of fire doors in the UK fail to meet required standards. The main causes include excessive gaps, missing or damaged smoke seals, faulty hinges, and poor installation. In many cases, doors were never compliant from the outset. This shows just how important proper inspection, maintenance, and certified installation really are.


5-Step Fire Door Check


Here’s a simple check that anyone can do. If a door fails any of these, it’s time to call in a professional.

  1. Check for certification – Is there a label or plug on top (or sometimes on the side) of the door indicating it’s a certified fire door?

  2. Check the gaps – The gaps around the top and sides of the door should be consistently less than 4 mm when the door is closed.

  3. Check the seals – Are the intumescent seals around the door or frame intact, with no sign of damage?

  4. Check the hinges – Are the hinges firmly fixed with three or more screws, with none missing or broken?

  5. Check the door closes properly – Open the door halfway, let go, and see if it closes onto the latch firmly without sticking.


For more details, visit: www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk


How LEB Supports You


  • Certified works As a third-party fire door installer and maintainer under the BM TRADA Q-Mark schemes, we certify every installation and repair. Clients receive labelled doorsets and completion packs that stand up to regulator, auditor, or insurer scrutiny.

  • Clear documentation We provide digital records with photos, labels, and certificates — securely stored and easy to retrieve whenever required.

  • Practical delivery We plan works around school terms, public opening hours, and live operations to minimise disruption. Our team of experienced commercial builders align works to your fire risk assessment actions and close them with clear evidence.


Why Choose LEB?


As a trusted design and building company in Aberystwyth, we combine technical expertise with certified processes to give Responsible Persons reassurance that their fire doors will perform when it matters.


If you need a reliable partner for fire door installation, maintenance, or wider passive fire protection works, contact LEB Construction,  your local commercial builder in Wales.


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