These articles extend the same themes as our main site: fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and how to interpret findings proportionately — written from the perspective of competent fire risk assessors, in plain English you can use with boards and contractors.
The legal basis under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the five steps assessors follow, what a good report contains, and how often you should review your assessment.
Read articleWhy fire-resisting doorsets matter, typical inspection points from gap and seal checks to self-closing devices, and how structured surveys support ongoing compliance.
Read articleHow to turn narrative findings into a workable plan: urgency, competence, funding, and evidencing completion for enforcement or insurance dialogue.
Read articleFrom propped and wedged doors to damaged seals and incompatible hardware — typical site issues, the performance impact, and practical remediation routes.
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