I understand that a new law came in this January.
I have searched for ages but even on government sites it doesn’t give a specification for the new compliant doors, if indeed it has changed. Door Bottom Seal
We don’t want to have issues with our insurer if there is a fire.
What you will be best doing is getting a Fire Risk Assessment done on the building and they will advise on everything you need. The Assessment is not a Pass or Fail they simply advise what you need to be complaint and there are many companies out there conducting Fire risk Assessments reports for communal areas and blocks of flats etc.
13:44 PM, 4th July 2023, About 6 months ago
Des Taylor & Phil Turtle, Landlord Licensing & Defence
13:57 PM, 4th July 2023, About 6 months ago
The requirements for flat doors are now
Fit both sides and top with combined intumescent strip and cold smoke seals (brush strips) • Fit CE marked hydraulic closers to BS EN 1154 • Fit CE marked latch to BS EN 12209 • If a lock is fitted it must be fire rated to BS EN 12209 and fitted with a thumb-turn on the inside • Fit 3 x fire rated hinge to BS EN 1935 • Ensure that gaps to top and sides are approx. 3mm and no more than 4mm. See manufacturer’s instructions.
13:57 PM, 4th July 2023, About 6 months ago
Also see the new Fire safety responsibilities under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 just published
https://landlordsdefence.co.uk/changes-to-fire-safety-responsibilities-under-section-156-of-the-building-safety-act-2022/
16:03 PM, 4th July 2023, About 6 months ago
13:42 PM, 5th July 2023, About 6 months ago
9:04 AM, 8th July 2023, About 6 months ago
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