Fire Doors.
Keeping Your Building Safe & Compliant
At 20a Limited, we understand that properly functioning fire doors are one of the most critical components of your building's fire safety strategy. We provide certified fire door inspections, practical guidance, and cost-effective solutions to ensure full compliance with the latest regulations.
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What's Changed in Fire Safety?
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in effect since 23 January 2023, have introduced stricter responsibilities for building owners and managers.
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Key Requirements:
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Mandatory fire door checks in residential buildings over 11 metres
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Digital recordkeeping (Golden Thread) for high-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022
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Resident information on the role and function of fire doors
Fire doors must now be inspected as part of your building’s Fire Risk Assessment (FRA), with attention to entrance doors, communal areas, and escape routes.
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The Role of the “Responsible Person”
TThe Responsible Person must ensure fire doors are properly installed, regularly inspected, and promptly repaired if damaged or compromised.
20A Limited assists by identifying fire door issues during risk assessments, reviewing maintenance practices, and offering clear, practical advice to maintain compliance with fire safety regulations.
By understanding your building’s use and risks, 20A Limited helps ensure fire doors perform effectively—protecting lives and property while helping you meet your legal duties confidently.
Case Study
Lessons from Grenfell.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry exposed serious flaws in fire door performance:
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Many doors failed to close automatically, allowing smoke and flames to spread into common areas.
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The single escape stairwell was quickly overwhelmed by smoke, making safe evacuation almost impossible.
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Fire doors installed during refurbishment were found to underperform in fire tests, lasting as little as 15 minutes instead of the required 30.
This tragedy underscored the life-saving role of properly maintained fire doors—and the consequences of neglect.
Why Choose 20a Limited?
Richard Kirby, founder of 20A Limited, holds the FDIS Fire Door Inspection diploma and brings extensive experience working with:
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Developers
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Freeholders and leaseholders
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Managing agents
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Local authorities
Whether it’s a single door check or a comprehensive building survey, 20A Limited works with you every step of the way. Our services are competitively priced, and unlike some companies that offer low-cost inspections only to follow up with costly repair recommendations, our approach is focused on:
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Minimising costs by suggesting practical, compliant solutions
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Overseeing remedial work only when it’s truly necessary
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Providing clear, honest advice tailored specifically to your building’s needs
Stay Compliant. Stay Safe.
We help you keep your building safe, your residents informed, and your compliance on track.