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UK fire door regulation, in plain English
Who must do what, by when, under which law. Every guide cites the source legislation and official guidance — and states when it was last reviewed.
BS 476 vs EN 1634: UK Fire Door Testing Standards Explained
BS 476-22 vs BS EN 1634-1 fire door testing compared: E, EI and EW classes, the FD30-to-E30 mapping table, and the 2029 Approved Document B change.
Read the guidance →FD30 vs FD60 Fire Doors: Which Rating Do You Need?
FD30 vs FD60 fire doors compared: 30 vs 60 minutes' resistance, 44mm vs 54mm leaves, where each rating is expected, smoke seals, prices and upgrades.
Read the guidance →Fire Door Checks Under Regulation 10: How Often, What to Check and Who Is Responsible
Regulation 10 requires quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual flat entrance door checks in English residential buildings over 11m. Full guide.
Read the guidance →Fire Door Inspection: Who Can Inspect, What Gets Checked and What It Costs
How fire door inspections work in the UK: who is competent to inspect, how often each setting needs checks, the 25-point checklist and typical costs.
Read the guidance →Fire Door Regulations UK: The Complete Guide to Every Law That Applies
Every UK fire door law mapped: the Fire Safety Order 2005, Regulation 10 checks, Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Document B and devolved rules.
Read the guidance →HMO Fire Door Requirements: What Landlords Must Provide and Why
HMO fire door requirements explained for landlords: FD30 and FD30s doors on escape routes, self-closers, licence conditions, LACORS guidance, penalties.
Read the guidance →Regulation 38 Fire Safety Information: The Handover Duty Explained
Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations 2010: who must hand fire safety information to the responsible person, when, and what a fire door pack contains.
Read the guidance →The Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Doors: Duties for Higher-Risk Buildings
How the Building Safety Act 2022 affects fire doors: higher-risk buildings, accountable persons, gateways, the golden thread and safety case reports.
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