3.Do I need door seals?
Heat and smoke seals are required for your fire door. They completely shut off all gaps in the fire door frame, serving as an excellent defence against fire and smoke considerably delay the spread giving time for evacuation.
2.Can I varnish or paint the fire door?
Yes, you can paint or varnish your fire door, but ensure that the products you are using are suitable for the purpose of the fire door and are of a high standard.
1.How often do I legally have to inspect my fire doors?
BS 9999 gives specific information with regard to six monthly fire door inspections for schools and hospitals, as they are subject to heavy traffic and are often misused.