New laws regarding fire doors?

Blue fire door safety sign reminding to keep the door shut.

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12:06 AM, 4th July 2023, 3 years ago 10

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Hello, I am trying to find out how the law has changed regarding fire doors in converted buildings with 3 flats and one communal staircase leading to the main front door.

I understand that a new law came in this January.

The doors were renewed about 5 years ago and are 30 minute fire doors. They have no self closers, smoke seals or intumescent strips as that wasn’t a specification then.

I have searched for ages but even on government sites it doesn’t give a specification for the new compliant doors, if indeed it has changed.

We don’t want to have issues with our insurer if there is a fire.

I spoke to them and they didn’t give me any details, just sent me the ‘small print’ saying we have to be compliant with current regulations.

Thank you for your help.

Helen

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