The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have made it clear that flat entrance doors must be considered in fire risk assessments and regularly checked to ensure that they are in good working order. This is important because fire doors play a vital role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke in a building, giving people more time to evacuate safely.
Residents in Apartments of Watford Housing were sent a letter which reads:
“Due to an update to the fire safety regulations it is now what the Community Housing duty to inspect the entrance door to your flat on an annual basis. This is a legal requirement for blocks exceeding 11 m in height to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your neighbours in the event of a fire.”
The inspection with incorporate the following checks:
The new laws also impose new requirements on landlords and building managers to carry out regular fire risk assessments.
Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) makes a number of amendments to the FSO to improve fire safety. These include new legal requirements for all Responsible Persons to:
If any faults are found with the flat entrance door, the assessor will recommend appropriate remedial action. This may involve repairs, such as replacing a broken self-closing device, or it may be necessary to replace the door entirely.
However, it is important to note that there is no requirement to replace a fire door simply because it does not meet the current standard under Building Regulations. If the door remains in full working order from a fire safety point of view, then it is not necessary to replace it.
The Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 was a devastating tragedy that claimed the lives of 72 people. It also exposed serious flaws in the fire safety regulations for flats in England.
In the wake of the fire, the government introduced a number of new laws to improve fire safety in flats. These laws include:
Here are some tips for staying safe in a flat:
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