Deloitte Office, Leeds

Replacing non-compliant fire doors within a live, high-end office environment required careful planning outside normal working hours, with particular attention to protecting internal finishes and integrating security locking systems.

• The building remained fully operational during the working week, requiring works to be completed outside normal office hours.
• Existing fire doors were identified as non-compliant and required replacement to meet current fire safety standards.
• The office environment featured high-quality internal finishes, requiring careful removal and installation practices.
• New doorsets were required to incorporate appropriate security locking systems aligned with the client’s access and security requirements.
• Full certification and traceable compliance documentation were required upon completion.

Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd (SFS) delivered a phased weekend programme, coordinating closely with the client’s facilities management team to ensure careful removal, compliant installation, and full certification of every doorset.

• SFS planned and delivered the works on a phased weekend programme in coordination with the client’s facilities management team.
• Existing fire doors were carefully removed, with surrounding finishes protected throughout the process.
• New fully tested and certified fire doorsets were installed, including compatible frames, ironmongery, intumescent seals, and security locking systems.
• All installations were completed by FIRAS-accredited operatives, strictly in accordance with manufacturer guidance and test evidence.
• Each doorset installation was recorded with photographic QA evidence, forming part of the project’s compliance record.

All fire doors were replaced and certified while maintaining normal office activities, with security locking systems successfully integrated and full QA documentation provided.

• Fire doors replaced and upgraded with minimal disruption to office operations.
• All new doorsets installed, tested, and certified in line with current fire safety requirements.
• Security locking systems successfully integrated into the fire door installations.
• High standards of workmanship achieved within a premium office environment.
• Full QA documentation and third-party certification provided, contributing to the building’s Golden Thread of compliance.