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RD3-1 Fire Door Inspections in Residential Buildings

FIRST EDITION: April 2024

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Written by a BIM4 Housing Work Group, and sponsored by Golden Thread Fire Delay, this extensive guide is designed to share best practice for inspecting fire doors in residential buildings.

Recent tragedies, including the fire at Grenfell Tower, have underscored the significant role that fire doors have in saving lives and protecting property, particularly in Houses of Multiple Occupation where fire doors are integral to the fire strategy.

This guide will assist in ensuring that fire doors are, and remain fire compliant throughout their lifecycle.

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Standards & Certification

Golden Thread Fire Delay is third party accredited under BRE / LPCB schemes LPS 1197 for fire door inspection & remediation, LPS 1271 for fire door installations, & FIRAS (Warrington Exova) accredited for our other Passive Fire Protection installation services - see more information »

LPCB certificates

No Compromise: Certified by Third-Party Accreditation

Golden Thread Fire Delay are third-party accredited installers under the BRE / LPCB scheme LPS 1271, which audits our installation process both on site and in our office to ensure that our robust installation standards are maintained.

These certifications reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality fire door services that meet the rigorous standards set by independent accrediting bodies.

When it comes to quality, there is no room for compromise. Always ensure your installer has third-party accreditation. Whether you have three doors or three thousand, we can help you understand your needs and options.