Question 1

How often should fire doors be inspected?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the building, how it is used and the risk involved, together with any requirements that apply to that property — some residential regimes set out prescribed periodic checks. Rather than applying one frequency to every property, we can help you agree a sensible schedule and arrange inspections through our specialist inspection partner where a formal report is required.

Question 2

Do you carry out the fire door inspections yourselves?

Accepted Answer

Formal fire door inspections and reports are carried out by a specialist fire door inspection contractor we work with, and we can arrange that for you. Parsec Fire Doors then delivers the remedial works, repairs, installation and replacement identified in the report. We also assess doors on site ourselves to confirm the scope and cost of remedial or replacement work.

Question 3

What is the difference between FD30 and FD60?

Accepted Answer

FD30 doorsets are tested to resist fire for 30 minutes and FD60 for 60 minutes. The rating you need depends on the compartmentation strategy for the building — we confirm the requirement from the inspection report, fire risk assessment or building information rather than assuming.

Question 4

Can a damaged fire door be repaired instead of replaced?

Accepted Answer

Not every failed door needs replacement. Repair suitability depends on construction, condition, evidence and a supported method. Replacement may be necessary where damage or incompatibility prevents a supported repair; the decision is opening-specific.

Question 5

Do you work in occupied buildings and HMOs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, subject to scope, access and the responsible person's approval. Temporary measures and priorities must follow the building's fire strategy or FRA and relevant resident, care or safeguarding arrangements.

Question 6

What do I receive after an inspection?

Accepted Answer

Where an inspection is arranged through our specialist inspection partner, you receive their door-by-door report. From that report, or from an existing report or fire risk assessment action list, we provide a costed schedule of remedial works so you can plan and budget with confidence.

Question 7

Which areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Our coverage includes Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and the wider East Midlands. See Areas We Cover and send the property address to confirm coverage and access arrangements.

Question 8

What fire door services can I request?

Accepted Answer

Parsec scopes and carries out remedial repairs, replacement and installation. Formal fire-door surveys and reports are arranged through an external specialist; our works assessment is not a formal inspection report.

Question 9

Can I upload an existing inspection report or FRA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Attach it privately through the existing enquiry form, with door references, photographs where available and access details. Unclear or no-access findings may need clarification before firm works pricing.

Question 10

What should a works quotation include?

Accepted Answer

Check door references, proposed remedy, labour and materials, making good, access assumptions, exclusions, VAT and agreed records. External formal inspection charges are separate from Parsec's works prices.

Question 11

What records or certification will I receive?

Accepted Answer

Works records, photographs and available product information depend on what the quotation includes. Product evidence concerns the doorset specification, not company accreditation. Formal inspection reports come from the external specialist.

Question 12

How can I contact Parsec Fire Doors?

Accepted Answer

Use the enquiry form to request works pricing, upload a report or ask about a partner-arranged survey. The phone and email displayed on this page are the current business contact details.

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