Fire Door Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Services

At AESM, we recognise the importance of these passive fire protection systems. We are committed to helping you manage the effectiveness of your fire doors to ensure that occupants can safely exit at-risk buildings and that the spread of fire is effectively controlled.

Fire Door Inspections

For fire safety, fire doors are specifically designed and installed for different purposes and building types. They are supplemented with emergency and exit lighting to allow safe egress and access during a fire event. Fire door servicing is essential to keep these doors well maintained at all times.

AESM also provides you with a fire door maintenance logbook and a service tag for your fire doors, helping you stay on top of testing and replacement timelines. We abide by the fire door regulations Victoria upholds, fulfilling the requirements for annual fire door inspections and adhering to the fire door inspection checklist.

Building managers and business owners are responsible for their bulding’s fire safety. It’s vital to stay updated on all scheduled maintenance and inspections for Melbourne fire doors to ensure building occupants’ safety.

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Fire door testing
Fire door maintenance

Fire Doors Installation

The installation requirements for fire doors highlight each buildings’ fire door requirement, door gap regulations, signage requirements, and more. This includes keeping a maximum gap of 3mm between the top and door frame, as well as on both door sides. Any gap greater can cause the fire door to become faulty, and require urgent repairs.

How often do Fire Doors need to be Inspected?

Unlike other fire protection measures such as fire extinguishers and fire blankets, fire doors serve a dual purpose: they are also used as regular doors in the absence of a fire emergency. This usage exposes fire doors to wear, tear, and damage over time.

Australian standards mandate the frequency of inspection for each type of fire door. While fire rated doors need to be inspected once every quarter, smoke doors are inspected at least once in 6 months. In addition, fire rated panels need to have annual inspections as per the AS1851.

AESM provides expert fire door testing and inspection services per these requirements.

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Fire Door Maintenance Requirements

Fire doors require skilled technicians for evaluation and maintenance as per fire door inspection regulations. At AESM, our team of qualified technicians ensures that your fire doors are in top shape and in compliance with Australian standards.

Maintenance for fire doors includes:

Signage as per Building Code of Australia [BCA]
Fire-rated door frame and hardware
Fire-rated door material
Fire-rated automatic closing handle
Self-latching properties [doors should not have a hold-open feature]
Door seals
Door gap [no more than 3mm between door and frame]

At AESM, our expert fire safety technicians in Victoria evaluate your fire doors in line with Australian Safety standards, perform door repairs, and provide you with a complete report through our easy-to-use CMMS system. This ensures that you can stay on top of your fire safety equipment maintenance requirements.

Fire Door Inspection, Testing & Maintenance Services