Akin to any other product that your life depends on, a fire door should be checked every six months so to ensure that it shall function correctly in the event of a fire. You should treat your fire door safety the same way you would a smoke alarm or a fire extinguisher.
Changes to the door or the local surrounding area can influence the fire protection performance. If the door is subjected to high traffic it may be necessary to check the door more often than every six months.
If the door is not maintained correctly the ones responsible for the property can be prosecuted under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order due to the risks involved so maintaining checks is vitally important.
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