Fire Door Safety Week 24-30 September 2018

It’s the last week of September, but you probably already knew that. It’s also the 39th week of the year and just 89 days till Christmas, although you probably knew that as well.

But you probably weren’t aware that it’s also Fire Door Safety Week. If you did, hats off to you.

Fire Door Safety week acts as a reminder to everyone to make sure that all fire doors are in proper working order and fit for purpose. Fire doors save lives; they’re not just for box-ticking.

Here are some facts about the proper use of fire doors that you might not know:

Fire Door Safety Week was established by the British Woodworking Federation and the Fire Door Inspection Scheme in 2012. The idea was to raise awareness about poor installation and inadequate maintenance.

As much as it seems like overkill to have an entire week dedicated to it, the need for this awareness campaign is greater than you’d think. In fact, a review undertaken by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme in 2015 found that:

Fire door management is a key part of your risk management, an area of insurance that we take extremely seriously. We’re not just here to help cover against claims. We want to prevent them in the first place.

Speaking to a certified fire door inspector, or a member of our risk management team, is essential in ensuring that you are completely up to date with regulations and your doors are properly maintained and installed. Some of the issues that the professional will examine are:

If you’d like to take the first steps to make sure your doors are compliant, get in touch today! Click that ’email us’ link at the top of this page!