Maintenance & Alterations

Fire Door Maintenance & Alteration

Problems arising during maintenance, remedial work or alterations, including changes that affect fire-door performance. This section brings together practical guidance for identifying faults introduced or exposed during maintenance work.

Fire Door Maintenance and Alterations: Control the Work

Maintenance should address the cause while preserving the intended performance of the complete doorset. Adjustments, hardware replacement, seal changes, drilling and repairs can affect operation or supporting evidence. Identify the door, check manufacturer instructions, investigate recurring faults and record what changed. After work, verify the door closes and latches as required and update the maintenance record. Related guidance: installation, fault finding and inspection and maintenance.

Scroll to Top