Knowledge centre

Clear guidance for safer buildings.

Practical information for property teams, residents and commercial clients—written to help you spot problems, ask better questions and plan the right next step.

4practical guidesMore guidance will be added as standards and client needs evolve
Fire doors6 minute read

What to check on a fire door

A practical visual checklist for common signs that a fire door needs competent inspection or repair.

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Fire stopping5 minute read

How to spot damaged fire stopping

Warning signs around service penetrations, wall heads and compartment lines—and what to do next.

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Regulations7 minute read

Regulation 10 fire-door checks explained

A plain-English guide for responsible persons managing multi-occupied residential buildings in England.

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Compliance6 minute read

Building a passive-fire golden thread

The records commercial and public-sector clients should expect from survey through to handover.

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Important

Guidance supports—not replaces—competent assessment.

Fire performance depends on the complete tested construction and the circumstances of each building. Do not alter doorsets, compartment walls or penetration seals without appropriate evidence and competent advice.

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