Fire Safety

[Guest John J]

Hi,

I am selling a flat in a Victorian house that has been converted into 3 flats.  My flat is the ground floor flat.  I believe the door on to the communal hall is a fire door along with the other door from the kitchen into the bedroom (all be it older fire doors), but cannot prove they are fire doors.  I bought the flat off a Housing Association and have not changed the doors.  I have lived there myself and never rented and am selling to another owner occupier.  My buyers solicitor is not happy about the doors as I have no proof.  What is the situation, do I have to change them. JJ

[Tom Sutton]

I know of three ways to having proof that a fire door (FD) meets the required fire resistance, fit a certificated FD, it will come with the necessary documentation, fit a fire door that has been constructed in accordance with a global Assessment, it will come with the necessary documentation, finally have it checked by a qualified fire door assessor who should provide you with a report. The last suggestion you need to contact the Fire Door Inspection Service and obtain the necessary information and you should also check if the buyer's solicitor will accept a FDIS report, if not, then its a case of fitting new fire doors, best of luck.

[Fiona Hails]

Hi,
There isn't any need to have them changed. Don't waste money on installing a new one. You should ask a certified fire door inspection service to take a look at your entrance and you a certificate saying they are fire resistant. It will be helpful.