Consider these alarming statistics: Between 2015 and 2020, more than 2,300 fires occurred in UK primary and secondary schools alone. These figures emphasise the potential dangers facing educational environments. Without proper inspection and maintenance, fire doors can fail, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread and endangering lives.

According to Home Office data, in 2023-2024 in England alone, 587 hotels, boarding houses or hostels had primary fires, of these 458 were accidental, two involved accidental fatalities and there were 92 non-fatal casualties

In care homes, fire safety is of utmost importance, with fire doors playing a pivotal role in ensuring safety standards. This blog post explores fire door compliance in care homes, delving into maintenance and inspections, and tailored especially for care settings in the UK. We'll also examine some statistics on fires in care homes and a case study highlighting potential consequences.

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