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Repairs and Maintenance

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Repairs and maintenance of all fire related items should be treated as high priority and immediate action must be taken to instigate remedial work when defects are identified, examples include,

  • Faulty fire alarm, emergency lighting, smoke and heat detection systems.
  • Fire doors,
  • That do not close fully/latch.
  • With rebated meeting stiles with incorrect closing order.
  • That have gaps much greater than 3-4mm (+/-1mm) between the door leaf and frame.
  • With missing intumescent strips or cold smoke seals.
  • Final emergency exit doors being blocked or difficult to open.
  • Trip or slip hazards on escape routes - internal and external.
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