Keeping Your Home Warm And Draft Free

Many business owners elect to have fire doors installed in their commercial buildings as a means of slowing down or even preventing the spread of a fire. Furthermore, in some residential buildings (such as high-rise apartment complexes), fire door installation may even be required by law. Regardless of your specific situation, if you're thinking about installing fire doors on your property, there are some things you need to keep in mind.

Selecting the Right Door

First of all, understand that there are dozens of different types of fire doors from which to choose. You'll need to figure out which option is best for your building based on its construction, inhabitants, and your budget. The two main types of fire doors are ones that must be kept shut in order to be effective and ones that need to be kept closed and locked. Furthermore, fire doors can vary greatly in terms of how long they can prevent a fire from spreading and how they're installed or operated. By working with a professional, such as All Kind Door Services Ltd, you'll have the best chances of selecting a door that's ideal for your needs.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Even after your fire door is installed, there are some basic maintenance and upkeep tasks you'll need to perform on a regular basis to ensure that your fire door is working properly. Generally, your fire door will need to be certified after it's installed to ensure that it was installed properly. Depending on which providence in which you live, you may also need to have your fire doors re-certified every so often. 

The certification process typically includes a procedure known as "gap testing," which tests for dangerous gaps or spaces between the door and the wall.

Your Legal Obligations

Finally, be sure that you understand your legal obligations when it comes to fire door installation and maintenance. For instance, if you're the owner of a residential high-rise, you'll likely need to have fire doors installed and certified as part of your legal responsibilities as a property manager. However, you should also be aware that you may be able to write off or deduct fire door installation and certification expenses on your taxes as a means of saving money. Just be sure to work with a professional tax preparation expert if you choose to take this route. 

By keeping these considerations in mind as you shop for fire doors, you'll be well prepared to make the right decisions.