Fire Doorset PASS Certificates
Typically the Fire Door Checks for Apartment front doors will include:
Does Fire Door have "Third Party Certified Fire Door" label or coding?
Door Resistance/Fire Rating (in minutes, i.e. FD30, FD60)?
Are the Fire Doors in good condition (if lipped are they glued, are there cracks or holes)?
Are the Fire Door Frames in good condition (firmly attached to walls, any gaps or failing seals, cracks and holes)?
What material are the Fire Door and frame made from?
What Type of Seals are in place?
Are Smoke Seals/Intumescent Strips in good condition (free from damage, paint and varnish, intumescent strips may still work if painted over)?
Does the door leaf have 3 or more hinges?
Are there loose or missing screws to the hinges?
Are hinges free of metal fragments, oil leakage, wear?
Are all other Ironmongery screws secure?
Other Ironmongery marked with CE stamp, BSEN 1935 grade 13?
Other ironmongery free from damage and operating correctly?
Is a Door Closer Fitted?
Is the Door Closer in good condition (attached to door frame, no oil leakage)?
Does the Fire Door fully close and shut tight by use of its own Self Closing Device (up to 25 seconds to close)?
Top: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Hinge Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Opening Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Bottom: Gaps compliant (3 - 8 mm)
Is there glazing in the Fire Door and/or surrounding Frame?
Is the glazing Fire Rated?
Is the glazing in good condition in the Fire Door and/or Frame (loose, damaged, cracked)?
Is the seal continuous around the beading and beading secure?
Typically the Fire Door Checks for Apartment front doors will include:
Does Fire Door have "Third Party Certified Fire Door" label or coding?
Door Resistance/Fire Rating (in minutes, i.e. FD30, FD60)?
Are the Fire Doors in good condition (if lipped are they glued, are there cracks or holes)?
Are the Fire Door Frames in good condition (firmly attached to walls, any gaps or failing seals, cracks and holes)?
What material are the Fire Door and frame made from?
Are "Fire Door Keep Shut" signs displayed to both sides of the Fire Doors?
What Type of Seals are in place?
Are Smoke Seals/Intumescent Strips in good condition (free from damage, paint and varnish, intumescent strips may still work if painted over)?
Does the door leaf have 3 or more hinges?
Are there loose or missing screws to the hinges?
Are hinges free of metal fragments, oil leakage, wear?
Are all other Ironmongery screws secure?
Other Ironmongery marked with CE stamp, BSEN 1935 grade 13?
Other ironmongery free from damage and operating correctly?
Is a Door Closer Fitted?
Is the Door Closer in good condition (attached to door frame, no oil leakage)?
Does the Fire Door fully close and shut tight by use of its own Self Closing Device (up to 25 seconds to close)?
Top: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Hinge Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Opening Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Bottom: Gaps compliant (3 - 8 mm)
Is there glazing in the Fire Door and/or surrounding Frame?
Is the glazing Fire Rated?
Is the glazing in good condition in the Fire Door and/or Frame (loose, damaged, cracked)?
Is the seal continuous around the beading and beading secure?
Are the Fire Doors Automatic or Manual?
If Automatic Fire Doors are in Place, are "Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear" signs displayed?
Is there a Door Hold Open Mechanism?
Are Fire Doors Wedged Open?
Can the Fire Door be opened without the use of a key?
Does the Fire Door open in the direction of travel to the fire exit?
Are Door Handles in place?
If glazing panels are below 1500mm, is glass safety glass?
Are door handles loose or missing?
Typically the Fire Door Checks for Apartment front doors will include:
Does Fire Door have "Third Party Certified Fire Door" label or coding?
Door Resistance/Fire Rating (in minutes, i.e. FD30, FD60)?
Are the Fire Doors in good condition (if lipped are they glued, are there cracks or holes)?
Are the Fire Door Frames in good condition (firmly attached to walls, any gaps or failing seals, cracks and holes)?
Are "Fire Door Keep Locked Shut" signs displayed to Riser Fire Doors?
What Type of Seals are in place?
Are Smoke Seals/Intumescent Strips in good condition (free from damage, paint and varnish, intumescent strips may still work if painted over)?
Does the door leaf have 3 or more hinges?
Are hinges free of metal fragments, oil leakage, wear?
Are all other Ironmongery screws secure?
Other Ironmongery marked with CE stamp, BSEN 1935 grade 13?
Other ironmongery free from damage and operating correctly?
Top: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Hinge Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Opening Side: Gaps compliant (2 - 4 mm)
Bottom: Gaps compliant (3 - 8 mm)
Is there glazing in the Fire Door and/or surrounding Frame?
Is the glazing Fire Rated?
Is the glazing in good condition in the Fire Door and/or Frame (loose, damaged, cracked)?
Is the seal continuous around the beading and beading secure?
Can the Fire Door be opened without the use of a key?
Owner’s Fire Door Inspection Certificate & Advice Note
Dear Owner
GOOD NEWS
Re: ##property ref## ##property address 1## ## property address 2##
The Fire Safety Act 2021 made it a requirement for Managing Agents to inspect Owners apartment front doors (where such door adjoins the communal areas) annually.
So, following the inspection ##ddmmyy## ATTACHED is the Inspection Certificate for your property. Good news, your door has PASSED the 42-point inspection. There is no action that you need to take. That said, it is worth noting this is based on an assessment at the time of the inspection. If for example, door closers become detached, door kite marks fall off or screws are missing then the door would fail next time.
Further information & Useful references: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/fact-sheet-fire-doors-regulation-10#fn:1
Please keep your Certificate safe; if you rent your property your tenants may ask for it and if you are selling almost certainly the buyers Solicitors will ask for it. Copies can be found on the Ringley Gateway portal. If however, you lose the Certificate and apply to the office for a copy, the administrative cost of supplying copies will be charged to you in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, to be fair to those who don't duplicate work and to keep management fees low.
If we have your email address designated as 'Owner' then you can automatically log onto the Ringley Gateway portal at https://ringley.co.uk/.
If you can’t get straight in then you will need to call one of our Customer Care Team on 0207 267 2900.
Yours sincerely
Compliance Team
Ringley Group
A qualified Fire Door Inspector will make up to 59 checks on each fire door - the diagram below demonstrates how many fire door checks there are for each type of door.
| Apartment Door Checks | Communal Fire Door Checks | Riser Cupboard Door Checks |
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Below is an example of an email advisory note to owners whose Apartment front doors PASS the 40 Apartment Fire Door Checks.
Owner’s Fire Door Inspection Certificate & Advice Note
Dear Owner
Re: ##property ref## ##property address 1## ## property address 2##
The Fire Safety Act 2021 made it a requirement for Managing Agents to inspect Owners apartment front doors (where such door adjoins the communal areas) annually.
So, following the inspection ##ddmmyy## ATTACHED is the Inspection Certificate for your property. Good news, your door has PASSED the 42-point inspection. There is no action that you need to take. That said, it is worth noting this is based on an assessment at the time of the inspection. If for example, door closers become detached, door kite marks fall off or screws are missing then the door would fail next time.
Further information & Useful references: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-england-regulations-2022/fact-sheet-fire-doors-regulation-10#fn:1
Please keep your Certificate safe; if you rent your property your tenants may ask for it and if you are selling almost certainly the buyers Solicitors will ask for it. Copies can be found on the Ringley Gateway portal. If however, you lose the Certificate and apply to the office for a copy, the administrative cost of supplying copies will be charged to you in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, to be fair to those who don't duplicate work and to keep management fees low.
If we have your email address designated as 'Owner' then you can automatically log onto the Ringley Gateway portal at https://ringley.co.uk/.
If you can’t get straight in then you will need to call one of our Customer Care Team on 0207 267 2900.
Yours sincerely
Compliance Team
Ringley Group
