Fire doors save lives. Safety certificates protect you.

Yet we continue to see residential blocks operating without:

• Fire door inspection records
• Valid EICRs
• Fire risk assessments
• Any clear compliance documentation

This is not a minor oversight—it is a serious legal and financial exposure.

If an incident occurs, the question will not be whether you were aware of the issue.
It will be:

Can you demonstrate that the building was properly inspected and compliant?

Why Fire Doors Matter

Fire doors are a critical part of a building’s safety system. They are designed to:

• Contain fire and smoke
• Protect escape routes
• Provide occupants with time to evacuate safely

However, a fire door that does not close correctly, has excessive gaps, or has been altered is no longer effective. At that point, it becomes a risk rather than a safeguard.

Why Safety Certificates Matter

Up-to-date certification is essential for both compliance and protection.

Key requirements include:

• Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)
• Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
• Emergency lighting certification
• Fire alarm testing records

Without these in place:

• Insurance claims may be invalidated
• Directors and responsible persons may face liability
• Enforcement action can be taken

The Reality We See

When taking over new blocks, it is common to find:

• No audit trail of inspections
• Missing or expired certificates
• Long-standing issues left unresolved

This creates uncertainty, increased costs, and unnecessary risk for all involved.

A Different Approach – MyEstate

At MyEstate, compliance is not an afterthought—it is the foundation of how we manage buildings.

We are actively working across all our managed blocks to ensure:

• Fire doors are properly inspected, recorded, and brought up to standard
• All required certificates are in place, up to date, and fully trackable
• Any compliance gaps are identified and resolved without delay

Just as importantly, we ensure this is done:

• Correctly – in line with current legislation and best practice
• In a timely manner – no delays, no excuses
• At fair and controlled costs – without excessive or unjustified contractor charges

Leaseholders and freeholders should not be exposed to inflated invoices for basic compliance works. Our role is to protect both the building and the people paying for its management.

Final Thought

If your current managing agent cannot provide clear evidence of:

• Fire door inspections
• Up-to-date safety certificates
• A structured, cost-controlled compliance process

Then it is worth asking whether your building is truly being managed—or simply left exposed.