Things To Look For in A Fire Door Supplier
With regards to building fire safety, fire doors are the most visible and frequently used safety feature, so it is important to ensure that you choose the most effective and relevant fire doors for that environment and development. Fire door safety compliance is the paramount consideration, and those responsible for the procurement of the fire doors should make an informed decision when choosing their fire door supplier. Here are some aspects to consider when choosing your fire door supplier:
Industry Standards And Compliance
All fire doors need to be fully tested and certificated to the mandatory legal requirements and standards. Confirm with your chosen supplier which quality assurance processes they employ in the manufacture and production of their fire doors. A supplier’s commitment to quality management can be assessed through their certification schemes for their products – the stringent safety standards set by the appointed government industry bodies should be applied to the design, manufacture, and testing of all fire doors. They should be subjected to an independent third-party testing body, through an approved UKAS testing house, who perform the tests and duly certify the doors to ensure complete compliance to the latest industry standards. Ensure to ask the relevant questions of your chosen supplier and ask to see the appropriate evidence of testing and certification. All fire doors should display evidence of this safety certification to confirm they are fit-for-purpose.
Reputation
Do your homework! Research the suppliers in which you are interested – look for a fire door supplier with an established reputation and track record of customer satisfaction. Look for any recent reviews on the internet, trade websites, social media platforms, and such.
You can often find local business forums that contain references and check on the door supplier’s own corporate website for posted recommendations and referrals. When checking these sites, look for photographs of the products both before and after installation, and always look for supporting evidence of the review posted to ensure authenticity.
Ask friends or business contacts who have recently employed a door manufacturer about the supplier they used and their experience – a personal recommendation from someone who has used, and been satisfied with a door manufacturer, will give you a greater peace of mind!
Bespoke Manufacture
A bespoke fire door manufacturer will provide a wider range of door products than a standard supplier or manufacturer. You may need specialist doors depending upon the environment in which your doors are to be installed, including fire doors of different standards and levels – you may require your fire doors to also have a high security element included, or doors with enhanced acoustic and/or noise control qualities. An established bespoke door manufacturer will be able to provide you with a wide range of doors, with the construction materials and the different available finishes, along with the relevant safety and security features of all aspects of the door including the door furniture – this will ensure that they can manufacture fire doors for your specific purpose and environment.
Installation Services
The installation of your fire doors is of equal importance as the manufacture itself to ensure full fire door compliance – establish what services your door supplier provides and confirm whether they provide expert installation and maintenance. They should provide complete doorsets and install them as single units on site with all the relevant and necessary security testing and warranty certificates.
Cost
Cost is always an important consideration – choose a door supplier that delivers an affordable product, as well as one that provides all the important aspects and safety and security features for your property – the cheapest option is not always the best! You want a door that fulfils all the necessary protective functionality, as well as the aesthetic finish, so choose a fire door manufacturer that uses quality materials.
Speak with an established fire door supplier or manufacturer – they will have knowledgeable and experienced staff who can advise you on all aspects of bespoke door manufacture, installation, maintenance, and security.
Enfield Doors
If you would like more information about fire door suppliers, please contact us. Alternatively, you can find more information about fire doors by visiting the fire door page.
