Repairs and Maintenance
Last updated: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.