Fire Door Safety Week 2025

Fire Door Safety Week 2025

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The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the unfortunate event of a fire.

The Fire Door Safety Week campaign will be taking place between the 22nd and 26th September 2025.

Everyone plays their part in ensuring a fire door performs as it should in the tragic event of a fire, from the manufacturer through to the building users, and knowing what to look out for and what to do if you spot a problem might just save a life.

The British Woodworking Federation have released the webinar programme for this year’s Fire Door Safety Week campaign.

“To support this important initiative, we’ve organised a series of free webinars featuring industry experts from National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Fire Door Inspection Scheme FDIS®️, Historic England , BSI and our own Technical Director Kevin Underwood. These sessions will cover recent legislative developments and highlight key messages around fire door safety.”

“FDSW aims to raise awareness of fire safety, underline the critical role of fire doors, and encourage people to report concerns about poor installation, maintenance, or misuse.”

The webinars are designed to provide clear, practical insights to help you stay informed and support safer buildings for everyone.

Fire Safety for Property Managers

Fire Safety for Property Managers

Ensuring that compliant fire safety procedures and services are in place is an essential part of property management. Your legal responsibilities as a property manager will require you to cover various aspects of compliance such as the service and maintenance of all the fire protection measures in a premises.

We recommend fire risk assessments are carried out by an independent and suitably qualified assessor / company that is not associated to the company responsible for providing the premises fire safety service and maintenance services to avoid any potential conflict of interests. RES do not undertake fire risk assessments for this reason.

The premises fire risk assessment should be kept up to date, detailing the fire safety measures in place with the assessor making recommendations to ensure they are compliant.

Residential properties may have, for example, fire detection and alarm system, emergency lighting, fire doors, dry risers, smoke control systems and portable fire equipment

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

Fire alarm systems must be serviced every six months as required by British Standard 5839

Various grades of system are appropriate for residential properties, from Grade A, providing the highest level of fire detection and alarm system, to a Grade D1 system.

Various fire alarm equipment is available and more information on these can be found on our fire alarm service page

RES are BAFE SP203-1 certificated for Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: Third-party certificated by BSI, giving you assurance and peace of mind.

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting is a requirement in HMOs under British Standard 5266-1 and an engineer should attend site twice a year to complete a full service across all devices.

There are various types of emergency lights which are outlined in our emergency light service page

RES have BAFE SP203-4 Emergency Lighting: Third-party certificated by BSI, giving you assurance and peace of mind.

Fire Doors

Effective fire-resisting doors are vital to ensure occupants are able to evacuate to a safe place.

As per the “Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022”, routine fire door checks should be undertaken by the responsible person.

Any damage or defects are reported and remedied in a timely manner by the responsible person.

RES are BM-Trada Q Mark registered for fire door maintenance and installation.

Dry Risers

A Dry Riser is a system of pipes and valves installed in tall buildings or building with restricted access that enables the fire brigade to pump water to specific predetermined points within the building.

The buildings “Responsible Person” (RP) is required to maintain the system to BS 9990 – Code of practice for non-automatic fire fighting systems in buildings, and ensure maintenance frequency and procedures are in accordance with BS 9999 – Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings, or as specified  by the buildings Fire Risk Assessment (FRA).

BS 9990 requires the system to undergo an annual static pressure test and inspection and a six monthly visual inspection, by a competent person. Thus ensuring the Dry riser system is maintained and functioning correctly for the fire brigade at all times.

Smoke Control an Ventilation Systems

Smoke control and ventilation systems vent smoke out of a building in the event of a fire and are used in residential, commercial, healthcare or educational premises.

Smoke Vent Systems should be serviced a minimum of once a year as per the RRO (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17) and  BS 7346-8:2013 and relevant parts of BS EN 12101 for Smoke and heat control systems.

RES can provide a comprehensive Smoke Control and Ventilation service.

Fire Extinguishers

The annual servicing of fire extinguishers is a requirement of British Standard 5306

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) should have fire extinguishers installed. The quantity and placement of these would be outlined in the fire risk assessment.

There are various types of fire extinguisher as outlined on our fire extinguishers service page

RES provide a comprehensive fire extinguisher service and are BAFE (SP101) registered, giving you assurance and peace of mind.

Uptick Maintenance Platform

RES use the leading fire and security maintenance platform Uptick, which provides us and our customers with a clear picture of the service schedules, any defects and invoices. Each customer can be provided client portal access which gives accurate and up-to-date information on all their managed properties in once place.

Whether you are managing one, or a portfolio of properties, our service and maintenance services will help to ensure your premises are fire safety compliant.

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Fire Door Safety Week 2024

Fire Door Safety Week

23-27 September 2024

RES Fire Supports:

Fire Door Safety Week 2024.

23-27 SEPTEMBER 2024

Organised by The British Woodworking Federation, Fire Door Safety Week informs and educates on the importance of ensuring Fire Doors are properly installed and maintained.

A series of free webinars are available via

https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/events/

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Fire Door Safety Week 2024 Events

Register for one, or all of our informative webinars taking place during British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week 2024. The webinars are free to attend, and open to everybody.

Monday 23rd September 2pm. Andrew Sayer, Lead Assessor FDIS

Title: Common Issues Surrounding Fire Doors

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Tuesday 24th September 11am. Kevin Underwood, Technical Director- BWF

Title: Fire doors in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry *Phase 2 report

*due to be published on 4 September

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Thursday 26th September 11am. Kevin Underwood, Technical Director- BWF

Title: The draft for public comment of the revised *BS 8214 the code of practice for fire doors

*due to be released by BSI next month and FDSW sits within the commenting period

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Friday 27th September 11am. Ashley Mather, Senior Fire Engineer- NFCC

Title: Fire doors – a fire service perspective

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Fire Door Safety Advice

Every year, Fire Door Safety Week raises awareness and helps save lives. We need to root out fire doors that are ill-fitted, damaged or poorly maintained and ensure that all buildings are equipped with fire doors that are fit for purpose.

Tenants and residents need to have confidence in them and have clear guidance about fire safety plans and measures, and be able to report concerns that are then actioned. The time has come for all parties to fully play their role in the critical matter of fire safety and this is why we have created this dedicated advice page.

Fire Door Safety Week Advice Page

 

It’s Fire Door Safety Week 2023

DON'T TURN A BLIND EYE TO FIREDOOR REGULATIONS.

25-29 September 2023

This week sees the 10th Annual Fire Door Safety Week, run by the British Woodworking Federation

“The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week aims to raise the awareness of the critical role that fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property in the unfortunate event of a fire.”

“Everyone plays their part in ensuring a fire door performs as it should in the tragic event of a fire, from the manufacturer through to the building users, and knowing what to look out for and what to do if you spot a problem might just save a life.

FREE EVENTS AND TOOLKITS

Fire Door Safety Week 2023 Events

Monday 25th September 2023

10.00am – 11.00am

Kevin Underwood – BWF Technical Director

Title:  The review of BS 8214: 2016, Timber Based Fire Door Assemblies – Code of Practice


Tuesday 26th September 2023

10.30am – 11.30am

Ashley Mather – Senior Fire Engineer, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)

Title: Fire doors in Residential Buildings: regulation and compliance


Wednesday 27th September 2023

10.30am – 11.30am

Andrew Sayer – Lead Assessor Fire Door Inspection Service (FDIS)

Title: The top 5 things you need to know about fire door inspections.

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Campaign Info Pages

FDSW23 Recognise it, Report it

The theme for this year’s campaign, which runs from 25 – 29 September, is ‘Recognise it, Report it’ and aims to help people spot problems with faulty doors so they can be reported, then repaired or replaced.

https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/fdsw23-recognise-it-report-it/

Our Fire Door Services

Effective fire-resisting doors are vital to ensure occupants are able to evacuate to a safe place. Correctly specified and installed doors will hold back fire and smoke, preventing escape routes becoming unusable as well as preventing the spread of fire.

  • – Fire Door Installation
  • – Fire Door Inspections and Maintenance
  • – Fire Door Repairs

British Woodworking Federation Campaign Video

Fire-Rated Doors

The law states that buildings and premises must be compartmentalised to prevent the spread of fire from one area to another. Such compartmentalisation is achieved through the use of fire-rated doors, which help to contain a fire while enabling occupants to safely evacuate a building. Effective fire-rated doors are essential to keep the occupants of a building safe. Correctly made and installed doors will hold back fire and smoke, preventing the spread of fire while helping escape routes to remain accessible. Fire-rated doors have two important functions in the case of a fire emergency – they hold back smoke and flames to stop them from spreading (when closed), and provide an effective means of escape (when opened). Every fire-rated door acts as a barrier to the passage of fire and smoke. There are two main categories of fire-rated doors – FD30 and FD60, offering 30 and 60 minutes of protection against fire. Fire doors must always be kept shut and not left open. If you leave a fire door open, you are breaking UK fire safety regulations.

At RES Fire Protection Engineers, we have everything you need to carry out timber fire-rated door inspections, maintenance, repairs, and we can also offer guidance and advice on the types of fire-rated doors you require for your premises.

What is a fire-rated door made of?

Most fire-rated doors are made from timber and are tested to see if they meet current legislation requirements and to ensure that they resist a fire for a specified period of time. Only a fire-rated door that has been properly constructed, certified and correctly installed will be able to contain the spread of smoke and eventually a fire. Metal fire-rated doors are also available in the UK. The level of protection provided by a fire-rated door is determined by the length of time that a door can hold back flames. Once a door’s integrity has been breached, it is no longer effective. Some doors hold back flames for 30 minutes, while others can hold flames back for one or two hours. It is possible to upgrade the fire resistance of the current timber fire-rated doors in your premises. Speak to our team to see how we can help you achieve this.

Fire-rated door inspections

Fire-rated doors should be inspected on a six-month basis to ensure that their integrity is intact. Our fire-rated door inspections at RES Fire Protection Engineers are designed to identify issues or problems with fire-rated doors such as:

  • Self-closing devices that are not working correctly, or are missing
  • Damage to fire-rated doors
  • Removal of locks without suitable repairs
  • Poorly fitting doors that have been caused by shrinkage or distortion
  • Damage to doors from wear and tear
  • Inappropriate door furniture
  • Missing or incorrect mandatory door signage

 

We can also install timber fire-rated door sets in places where they should be positioned in a building. Speak to us today about the requirements of your premises, or we can carry out an inspection for you and advise on where you should position fire-rated doors. We also provide fire door reports and surveys, which are usually costed per door. You will receive a report with photos, containing advice and details relating to your premises.

Fire-rated doors can save lives if implemented correctly. Every building layout is different, therefore different premises will require different fire-rated door plans. We can advise on the correct fire-rated door solutions for your premises. We cover the South of England including London, Berkshire, Bracknell, Windsor, Middlesex & Surrey, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex & Kent, West & East Sussex, Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, Newbury and the surrounding areas.