Improving Fire Door Compliance Within a Residential Building
Nirvana Maintenance recently completed a programme of fire door remedial works at a residential building in London, enhancing fire safety and compliance across communal areas.
The Challenge
Fire doors are critical for residential building safety, but issues like worn hinges, poor alignment, damaged seals, and incorrect gap tolerances can compromise compliance and compartmentation.
Several communal fire doors required remedial works to restore:
- Door closure performance
- Smoke seal integrity
- Hinge compliance
- Operational reliability
- Gap tolerances
All works needed to be completed with minimal disruption to residents.
The Solution
Our fire compliance team delivered detailed remedial works, including:
- Removing and rehanging doors
- Installing new fire-rated hinges and combined smoke seals
- Adjusting alignment and improving closure performance
- Testing all doors after installation
We also identified and addressed additional compliance issues, such as excessive threshold gaps requiring drop-down seals.
Throughout, we maintained clear communication with the client and ensured communal areas were left clean and safe.
The Outcome
The project improved fire door performance and compliance, supporting the client’s fire safety responsibilities.
Key results included:
- Reliable door operation and closure
- Compliant smoke seal installation
- Improved alignment and gap tolerances
- Reduced compliance risks
- Clear visibility of future remedial needs
Supporting Residential Property Managers Across the UK
Nirvana Maintenance delivers responsive fire compliance and maintenance solutions, with structured reporting and accountable service designed for residential environments.
