Fire Doors:: The No Nonsense Guide

When is a fire door not a fire door? When it's been "fixed" with the wrong parts, wedged open, trimmed too far, or left with gaps, seals and ironmongery that no longer match the doorset evidence.Fire Doors: The No-Nonsense Guide is a practical UK guide for responsible persons, landlords, tenants and managers who need clear answers - without sales talk, scare stories or nonsense.You'll learn how to: - Understand the basics of what fire doors are meant to do- Run sensible in-house checks (without pretending you're a fire door inspector)- Spot common defects and what they usually mean- Record evidence properly (so you can prove what's been checked and fixed)- Brief contractors and avoid overpaying for unjustified "replace everything" programmesINSIDE: - What to type into a search engine (so you can sanity-check claims fast)- Defects explained in plain English- Checklists and a quick-start 15-minute check routineThis guide is supporting information only. Always verify requirements against the doorset evidence, manufacturer guidance and competent advice where needed.