It is critical to check the credentials of those you engage to work on your fire doors.
I did another ‘Clerk of Works’ visit yesterday to a new-build site yesterday to give the client the reassurance that the fire doorsets fitted were compliant and fit – for – purpose. As usual the reality of the situation was far from ideal and definitely not what the client wanted to hear. I only managed[…..]
As a building owner, whether it be a new-build development, a refurbishment or upgrade of an older building, it goes without saying that you should be provided with products that are fit – for – purpose, or ‘fire safe’ to protect your building and the lives of those that attend, work or live in it.[…..]
Currently very few installers of fire door assemblies and doorsets have any demonstrable qualifications relating to fire door installation. Even those working under a Third Party Certified (TPC) Installation Scheme are unlikely to possess individual qualifications as generally very few training providers or assessment centres are equipped to offer the relevant NVQ unit. Independent Fire[…..]