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Fire Regulations
2024-09-05
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 - Amendment Notice
Minor amendments to fire door inspection requirements in residential buildings.
Detailed Information
Fire Door Inspection Amendments
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published minor amendments to the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, specifically relating to fire door inspection requirements in residential buildings.
Key Changes:
- Extended inspection intervals for certain door types
- Clarified competency requirements for inspectors
- Updated documentation requirements
- Revised maintenance schedules
Inspection Frequency Updates:
- Standard fire doors: Annual inspections (unchanged)
- Self-closing fire doors: 6-monthly inspections (was 3-monthly)
- High-use areas: 3-monthly inspections (unchanged)
- Emergency exit doors: Monthly visual checks (new requirement)
Documentation Changes:
New requirements include:
- Digital inspection records with photographic evidence
- Defect tracking and resolution timelines
- Inspector competency certificates
- Annual compliance summaries
Quick Information
Implementation Deadline
2024-11-05
Affected Industries
Property Management
Fire Safety
Maintenance