22/09/2026
🚪 It’s National Fire Door Safety Week! 🔥
Fire doors might look like ordinary doors, but they play a vital role in protecting lives and property.
When correctly fitted, maintained and kept closed, fire doors are designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke for a specified period of time. This helps protect escape routes, limits fire spread and gives people valuable extra time to get to safety.
This week is a great opportunity to give fire doors the attention they deserve. Take a moment to remember:
🚪 Never wedge or prop fire doors open unless they are fitted with an approved automatic hold-open device.
🔍 Check they close properly, a self-closing fire door should close fully into the frame without sticking or being obstructed.
🛠️ Look out for damage - damaged doors, frames, hinges, glazing, seals or self-closing devices should be reported.
📦 Keep them clear - don't place objects in the doorway that could prevent the door from closing.
👀 Check the gaps - excessive gaps around a fire door can affect its ability to contain fire and smoke.
🔥 Don't tamper with fire doors - alterations such as drilling holes, removing closers or damaging seals can compromise their performance.
🏢 Fire doors help create compartments within buildings, slowing the movement of fire and smoke and helping to protect escape routes.
Remember:
A fire door can only do its job when it can close properly.
This National Fire Door Safety Week, take a few seconds to notice the fire doors around you. If something doesn't look right, report it. Those few seconds could help save lives. 🚒
https://www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/
Fire Door Safety Week aims to spread the message of the importance of fire doors in saving lives and protecting property. Become a supporter today.
