If you’ve ever been told “your fire alarm needs to be BS 5839 compliant” and thought, right… but what does that actually mean? you’re not alone.

Fire doors aren’t just normal doors with special paint. They are designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke and give people time to get out safely. But they only work properly when every part of the door set is correct and that includes the lock and handles.

When it comes to protecting people, property and businesses, fire safety is not something that can be left to chance. In the UK, Fire Risk Assessments are not only best practice – they are a legal requirement for most non-domestic