Fire doors are crucial when it comes to protecting people and property from fire, and one of the best ways to make sure that they’re going to perform well in an emergency is to make sure they’ve been installed and maintained by professionals under schemes like the BM Trada Q-Mark certification. Read on to find out more about what BM Trada fire doors are, and why opting for this level of accreditation can give you peace of mind for your own property, premises, or project.
Why You Need Fire Doors
Having reliable fire doors is a top priority in any building, as they’re a vital component of your passive fire protection system. Fire doors are designed to compartmentalise fire, slowing its spread and reducing the risk of smoke inhalation. This gives occupants crucial time to evacuate the building and makes it easier for the emergency services to take control of the situation more safely and efficiently.
It’s because of these important benefits that there are strict rules and regulations governing when and where fire doors should be used in the UK. Fire safety requirements are based on the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which places legal duties on a Responsible Person to ensure that appropriate fire safety measures are in place. This individual should therefore always strive to have fire doors in the very best condition, and opting for certified fire doors is a great way to do this.
What Is BM Trada?
BM Trada is one of the biggest and most recognisable certification bodies in the world, offering third-party certification schemes for a wide range of products and services, including fire doors. However, it’s a bit of a misconception that there are such things as ‘BM Trada fire doors’. The doors themselves are not BM Trada-branded products, but all products are tested and approved by BM Trada. BM Trada then operates the Q-Mark Fire Door Installation and Maintenance schemes, which certify installers of these products (like us!).
The BM Trada Q-Mark scheme therefore ensures that professionals responsible for the installation and maintenance of fire doors are competent, working to the best standards, and following a rigorous set of procedures that have been independently verified. This means if you use a BM Trada-certified fire door installer, you can be confident that your doors will perform as they should in the event of a fire.
Key Benefits Of Using A BM Trada Certified Installer
While fire doors must be manufactured to the highest standards, even the ‘best’ fire doors can fail if they are specified and installed incorrectly. This is why choosing a BM Trada-certified installer is so important, as it ensures that not only the product but the entire process is compliant. Here is what you gain:
Third Party Certification
Installers certified under the BM Trada Q-Mark scheme are subject to rigorous audits every six months, ensuring that their skills, knowledge and workmanship remain consistently high. These third-party checks add an extra layer of quality assurance, giving building owners and managers peace of mind that installations meet the most up-to-date standards.
Traceability & Documentation
BM Trada fire door installation typically follows a clear, documented process. At Richard Harding Construction, we provide full reports when working with fire doors, including complete door-set ratings. This level of traceability means that each fire door can be clearly monitored, helping to make future inspections, maintenance, and compliance checks more efficient.
Clear Compliance
Using a BM Trada-certified fire door installer is also a strong signal that you take your fire safety responsibilities seriously. Certification not only supports the duties of the Responsible Person to ensure fire doors are suitable, properly installed, and maintained, but also demonstrates a proactive and professional approach to fire safety that can pay dividends in both compliance terms and trust.
Maintaining ‘BM Trada Fire Doors’
Installation of appropriate fire doors is just one side of the responsibilities you may hold. Fire doors also need to undergo regular maintenance and inspections to check that they are still fully functioning in the event of a fire. This maintenance should be conducted around once a year by a professional, and can also be certified under the BM Trada Q-Mark scheme to ensure your doors uphold the highest and most up-to-date standards.
Get Your Doors Installed By A Certified Fire Door Installer
If you are looking to ensure that your fire doors are installed correctly and comply with the necessary standards, Richard Harding Construction can help. We specialise in the installation and maintenance of fire doors and hold the BM Trada Q-Mark certification, highlighting the peace of mind we can deliver to our clients.
Whether you need a fire door survey, installation, or ongoing maintenance, get in touch with our BM Trada-certified team today and we can help you to meet your fire safety obligations in a robust and compliant manner.