October 8, 20205 yr comment_18201 We live in a grade 2* listed and award winning housing estate built in 1974.it has 76 flatsThe front doors to the flats are the original fire doors , designed especially for the estate. they are solid hardwood with frosted georgian wired glazed panels The freeholder wants to take them all out and replace them with something which in no way resembles the originalThe fire officer in his RFA however recommends putting closers and smoke seals on them but the freeholder says they cannot be tested and certified which is now a requirementunfortunately the listed buildings officer is not being helpful and discussing this with usWe would very much welcome an opinion as to if these doors could be upgraded and certified and if so who we should contact to do thismany thanks jane architect and leaseholder Report
October 9, 20205 yr comment_18213 Hi Jane, If you wish to keep the doors you could get an expert opinion from a certificated fire door inspector. Try https://fdis.co.uk/find-an-inspector-2/ and https://www.blueskycert.com/members-main/#fire and http://www.nafdi.org.uk/members-search/ Report
October 9, 20205 yr comment_18220 Contact this company - https://envirograf.com/ they specialise in products for upgrading heritage doors, walls, floors and ceilings, have had certified the use of their solutions in many situations and have a Technical Department that will give advice on particular doors, etc. Most other places will just say new frame and door required - which is not always the case. Report
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