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THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDES · Second edition

Fire Doors

When Is a Fire Door Not a Fire Door?

Understand what your fire doors protect, recognise visible problems and ask better questions before agreeing to repair or replacement.

By Darren J Young MIFSM

Paperback & Kindle · Sold through Amazon

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WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Need to understand your fire doors?

Landlords, HMO owners, property managers and building managers responsible for fire doors.

What you’ll find inside

  • A ten-point routine checking guide: what to look for, why it matters and how to check.
  • Illustrated explanations of the door assembly, gaps, seals, closing action and frame junctions.
  • Worked examples and records to help turn findings into clear actions.
  • Guidance on maintenance, repair and replacement, including briefing contractors and checking handover.

SEE INSIDE

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Contents: the subjects covered in the second edition
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The fire door myth: understanding the complete assembly
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YOUR NEXT STEP

Choose your copy of Fire Doors.

Illustrated checks, clearer records and better decisions about repairs.

These books support understanding and record keeping. They do not replace a premises-specific assessment or competent advice.

FROM THE AUTHOR

Written by a working fire safety practitioner.

Darren J Young MIFSM combines 16 years of RAF firefighting experience with fire risk assessment and workplace training.

These books bring that practical perspective to the questions landlords and building managers face.

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