24/09/2026
🔥 Landlords! When did you last check the fire doors in your property?
Fire doors play an important role in helping to restrict the spread of fire and smoke, particularly in flats, HMOs and other multi-occupancy properties.
Research from the British Woodworking Federation found that 35% of people living in buildings with fire doors had noticed problems with them. Issues included doors being propped open, blocked or obstructed, excessive gaps, faulty door closers and faulty hinges.
For landlords, building owners and managing agents, regular checks and good maintenance are an important part of managing fire safety.
Things to look out for include:
Does the door close fully by itself?
Are the hinges and fixings secure?
Are the seals intact?
Are there excessive gaps around the door?
Is the door damaged, obstructed or being wedged open?
Welsh Government guidance also states that building owners are responsible for ensuring fire-door products used in flats meet the required standards, while residents should keep fire doors closed and in good condition.
At Universal Hardware Supplies, our experienced team works with landlords, letting agents and property professionals to provide full and comprehensive ironmongery schedules, helping specify the appropriate doors, closers, hinges, seals, locks, handles and associated architectural ironmongery for each project.
Whether you're refurbishing a rental property, managing an HMO or upgrading a larger residential development, speak to our team about your door and hardware requirements.
📞 01792 700219
🌐 www.u-h-s.co.uk
Check it. Maintain it. Keep your tenants protected.
