Bridging the compliance gap: FrameFit's innovative solution for fire door remediation
In January 2023, new Fire Safety England regulations took effect in response to several serious incidents involving fires in multiple occupation premises. Among the key directives was a heightened focus on fire doors and their inspection to ensure ongoing compliance. A recent government-led investigation shed light on a prevalent issue: excessive gaps between fire doors and their frames, as well as gaps between the door bottom and the floor. In fact, a staggering 77% of non-compliant doors failed inspection due to these excessive gaps, highlighting the critical need for remediation.
Fire safety regulations stipulate that fire door gaps must fall within specific parameters: no less than two millimetres nor more than four millimetres on the door's sides and head, and not exceeding eight millimetres between the door bottom and the floor (or three millimetres if a smoke seal is required). Historically, non-compliant doors often result in replacement, a process loaded with costs, mess, and disruption. However, FrameFit offers a game-changing alternative.
