Fire Door Regulations

Fire doors are subject to a number of regulations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Regulation 38 of the Building Regulation (England & Wales). Fire doors in new buildings are required to meet regulations on the following:

• Fire safety
• Sound
• Accessibility
• Ventilation
• Thermal efficiency
• Safety glazing

There are many aspects to the responsible person’s duties for commercial premises when it comes to fire safety, with the inspection and maintenance of fire doors a vital part of regulations for existing buildings.