Guest Charles Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I would be grateful for some help. My student son and his flat mates have been charged the cost of replacing a fire door in the accommodation, total about £800. The damage is two or three tiny chips on the surface coating (attached) Is the University correct that these chip represent a significant compromise of effectiveness? Is it possible to simply repair/patch the coating? Or is the surface veneer merely a decorative facing not part of the fire resistance ? Having worked in the NHS for 39 years I suspect the decision may have been made by a non expert erring on the side of over caution, rather than a fully trained professional. Any views very welcome Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'd refuse to pay based on that, I bet if asked to provide a report from a specialist fire door contractor they'd soon back down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Ashdown MAFDI Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi Charles, I would ask for documentary evidence in support of their claim that the fire door would now fail to provide the required level of fire and smoke separation protection because of the damage caused by your son and his mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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