Responsible persons urged to refresh fire safety knowledge following legislation changes during Fire Door Safety Week 2023
September 27, 2023
Warringtonfire and BM Trada are urging responsible persons to refresh their fire safety knowledge following changes to legislation in the UK. Read More
Calls for access control compliance to be reinforced after sharp increase in fires
September 26, 2023
Abloy UK is calling for more action with access control compliance, after new statistics revealed a sharp increase in the number of fires in England. Read More
Lack of knowledge over faulty doors leading to under-reporting, according to new research
September 25, 2023
Over half of the UK public couldn't spot a fault with a fire door, therefore failing to report issues, research from the BWF has revealed. Read More
Fire Door Safety Week reaches its 10th anniversary in 2023
September 25, 2023
Fire Door Safety Week, a national awareness campaign first launched in 2013 in response to fire door neglect, celebrates its 10 year anniversary. Read More
Fire door failure: How to spot the faults
November 3, 2022
Examining fire door neglect and how to spot the potential faults that could be compromising your fire safety procedures. Read More
Fire door guide released by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
November 2, 2022
ASSA ABLOY is urging those involved with the specification, installation, and maintenance of fire doors to review its Fire Door Guide. Read More
‘Something as simple as closing a fire door can save your life’ – In conversation with Helen Hewitt from the BWF
November 2, 2022
We sit down with Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF for Fire Door Safety Week to discuss the importance of awareness and education on fire doors. Read More
‘A third wouldn’t report fire door safety issues’, according to new research for Fire Door Safety Week
October 31, 2022
A third of the British public would not report a problem with a fire door due to a 'perceived lack of personal repercussions' as the main reason. Read More
How BIM software can support a collaborative approach to fire door specification
September 20, 2022
Paul Thompson explains how BIM software can aid collaborative working with door specification and create the ‘golden thread’ of information. Read More
DHF puts its weight behind Fire Door Safety Week 2022
September 6, 2022
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) supports Fire Door Safety Week in response to a legacy of fire door neglect. Read More
People with disabilities ‘at risk’ due to lack of clarity over emergency evacuation process, warns Evac+Chair
October 20, 2021
Safety experts warn that people with disabilities are 'at risk' due to lack of clarity over emergency evacuation processs. Read More
One in 10 renters fear raising fire safety concerns will affect their tenancy
September 21, 2021
One in 10 renters fear raising fire safety concerns will affect their tenancy, according to research conducted by Fire Door Safety Week. Read More
Calls for greater education on fire door safety and compliance as Fire Door Safety Week 2021 kicks off
September 20, 2021
A greater awareness and education of fire door compliance is needed in the UK, says Abloy UK, as Fire Door Safety Week 2021 begins. Read More
Fire doors in residential properties – what landlords need to know
September 24, 2020
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores what landlords should look for when specifying a fire door, and how they can quickly and easily monitor its maintenance needs once installed. Read More
Fire Door Safety Week 2020 is here!
September 23, 2020
Fire Door Safety Week 2020 is here! Find out what the week is all about, and what companies in the sector are doing to support this year's campaign. Read More
An epidemic of fire door failings
October 18, 2019
A litany of fire door failures in both residential and commercial properties have been documented by a leading buildings surveyor. Read More