Modern homes boast safety features that were non-existent just a few decades ago, while new techniques and advances in home building have made construction more efficient, and have produced improvements in energy efficiency too. It’s our responsibility as homeowners to ensure that any changes we make to our properties are in keeping with modern safety and energy efficiency standards and that if we’re renovating an older property we do everything that we can to make that property compliant with current regulations.

One area that has attracted a lot of attention over the years is fire doors. These doors are easy to install, and while there is no rule that says that every door in a residential property should be a fire door, using them in certain areas of your home could well save lives.

Conclusion...

Fire doors are not mandatory in every part of a home, but they do have an important role to play in improving the safety of both domestic and commercial properties. If you’re planning a renovation that includes a loft conversion or something similar, then you should look at getting fire doors for your living areas. It would well be a decision that saves your life or the life of one of your loved ones.

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Fire door hinges explained

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Replacing Fire Doors

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Painting Fire Doors

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