Fire Door Installations2024-08-03T14:38:43+01:00

Fire Door Installations

JHD Builders Ltd are proud to be one of the few certified fire door installation companies, accredited BM TRADA Q Mark meeting all legislation requirements.

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We Can Install Fire Doors in All Commercial, Industrial and Residential Properties

At JHD Builders our fully trained and accredited team can assist in meeting your legal requirements by regularly inspecting your existing fire doors, providing full written and compliant reports and highlighting any potential defects. Operating throughout London and Surrey, we specialise in:

Fire Door Inspections
Written Fire Door Reports
Fire Door Installations
Fire Door Maintenance

BMTRADA Certified

The BMTRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Installation and Maintenance schemes are based on training an individual who takes responsibility for the training and work carried out by several operatives. The schemes are designed to ensure that fire doorsets are being installed and maintained correctly, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or appropriate guidelines. This provides peace of mind that the Installer/Maintainer are suitably qualified and that their work is continually assessed by an independent body.

Key Facts about Fire Doors

Why Are Fire Door Inspections Important?2024-04-25T20:45:04+01:00

Faulty or damaged fire doors can have dire consequences in their ability to provide adequate fire resistance and prevention of the spread of smoke and toxic gases within a premises. This is where scheduled maintenance from our qualified engineers comes in.

We help owners, managers and employers comply with their legal responsibility under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order “to ensure that all fire doors continue to retain the ability to resist the passage of fire throughout their working life”. We will carry out all the required safety checks in line with current legislation, highlighting any issues with your fire doors and making sure they are repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

What is the BM Trada Q-Mark2024-04-25T20:46:57+01:00

The intricacies of fire door systems requires someone knowledgeable and experienced in this field to carry out the necessary inspections. Our certification with the BM Trada Q-Mark Fire Door Installation, Fire Door Maintenance Schemes and National Association of Fire Door Inspectors demonstrates that we are qualified to carry out this work to a high standard so your fire doors continue to provide the protection you require.

From damaged seals to improper installations, our periodic checks can identify issues so they can be swiftly rectified.

Don’t leave it too late – contact our team today to find out more or to arrange fire door maintenance on a one-off or contractual basis.

Key Information when selecting a Fire Door

  • Fire doors are made up of various components. The door itself is usually made from a solid timber frame, but they can sometimes be covered again in fire-resistant glass. This glass should be able to withstand exposure to the heat condition in a fire test for at least 60 minutes before it reaches a temperature high enough to soften it.

  • Around the edges of the door will be the intumescent seal or strip. This is chemically designed to expand when temperatures reach beyond 200°C to seal the gaps between the door and frame. The seal or strip usually comes with either 30 or 60 minute ratings.

  • For private premises, it is advised to install fire doors where the risk is most likely to occur. e.g. a kitchen or room with a large number of electrical devices. If your property is a new build it should have been subject to regulations ensuring certain doors are fire doors. Currently fire doors are only legally required in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

  • For commercial or non-domestic properties, liability lies with whoever is deemed the ‘responsible person’ for that property or the employer.

  • Thorough risk assessments must be carried out and it is advisable to get professional help with all fire-safety related regulations. There is more to passive fire protection and fire safety than just fire doors, escape routes, lighting, warning systems and equipment checks are also required.

  • When choosing a door it is important to know about the different specifications available. The FD code shows how many minutes of a fire door can withstand, e.g. FD30 has been tested to withstand 30 minutes. The two most common codes are typically FD30 and FD60. The test procedures manufacturers use are specified in BS 476-22:1987 or BS EN 1634-1:2014.

  • Many deaths during fires are not from direct contact with the flames, but the consumption of smoke. Due to this, you should keep an eye out for a doorset with cold smoke seals. These should be within the intumescent seal. Exceptions may apply where the leakage of the smoke is essential for detecting a fire early.

Fire Door Supply & Installation

We offer a certified fire door installation service, accredited to BM Trada’s Q-Mark scheme. This meets current legislation and provides reassurance that your fire doors are installed correctly and will provide efficient passive fire protection.

As true Fire Door Experts, all types of fire doors can be installed:

  • Entrance Doors

  • Communal Doors

  • Riser Doors

  • Emergency Exit Doors

  • Timber Doors

  • Metal Doors

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