Zutec has launched a digital fire door audits app. It is designed to replace paper-based methods.
The app, which works online and offline, provides templated checklists (aligned with BS 8214), the uploading of photographic evidence, and delivers automated tracking and real-time reporting to ensure a clear audit trail of inspection information on all doors.
Inspectors can scan QR codes for historical information, assess door installations, mechanical components and overall performance. Assessments and status can be provided to key stakeholders (owners/investors, regulators, residents and fire services, for example) for consistent risk management that helps asset owners meet regulatory compliance across a portfolio.
Under Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, building owners and managing agents are required to conduct regular and routine fire door checks in residential buildings over 11m tall. The Responsible Person must ensure visual quarterly inspections are carried out on fire doors in common areas, while flat entrance doors require annual assessments. Keeping accurate records and ensuring compliance across large and growing property portfolios can be a huge undertaking due to the regularity of these inspections.
Prone to error
“Traditional methods of fire door audits can be time-consuming, prone to error and inconsistent, often leading to missed inspections, lost records and delayed corrective actions,” said Emily Hopson-Hill, chief operating and strategy officer at Zutec. “Without the right process, fire doors either don’t get checked or continue to fail safety standards, putting asset owners at risk of severe consequences, including legal and financial implications.
“Zutec’s fire door audits solution is designed to ease the burden of periodic fire door checks, providing a proactive, traceable approach to accurate and timely inspection management. This reduces risks, helps address potential issues quickly and effectively, and avoids non-compliance with the latest regulation.”
The Zutec solution is designed for various sectors, including build-to-rent, purpose-built student accommodation, and housing associations.
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