Fire Safety, Fire Exits and Fire Doors are more than just a legal requirement—it’s a fundamental responsibility for property managers, landlords, and building owners. As 2025 fire safety regulations take effect, ensuring that fire exits and fire doors meet the latest compliance standards is critical for protecting lives, reducing liability, and avoiding costly fines.
At Hands On Fire Protection, we specialise in building fire safety regulation compliance, ensuring that your fire doors, emergency exits, and evacuation pathways are inspected, maintained, and fully functional according to FRNSW guidelines, AS1851 routine service standards and the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA).
Why Fire Doors & Exits Are Critical for Safety
A fire door is not just a regular door—it’s a lifesaving barrier designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and minimising damage. Similarly, fire exits serve as designated escape points that must remain unobstructed and fully functional at all times.
For commercial buildings and residential complexes, fire doors and exits must:
- Contain fire and smoke, preventing rapid spread.
- Remain easily accessible, with clear signage and lighting.
- Self-close and latch securely to function as intended.
- Undergo routine inspections to ensure compliance with fire safety standards.
What’s Changing this 2025?
As we move into 2025, fire safety laws are becoming more stringent, particularly regarding the maintenance and compliance of fire doors and emergency exits. Property managers and building owners must ensure their buildings meet the following key updates:
- Stronger Inspection Requirements – Fire doors and exits must undergo regular testing and servicing by accredited professionals in accordance with AS1851.
- Self-Closing Mechanisms – Fire doors must be self-closing and self-latching to prevent fire spread.
- Exit Pathway Regulations – Emergency exits must be clearly marked, unobstructed, and accessible at all times, with proper signage and lighting.
- Routine Compliance Certification – Annual certification proving compliance with fire safety regulations is now mandatory for many buildings.
Risks of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with 2025 fire safety regulations can have serious consequences:
- Blocked or faulty fire exits can lead to fines, legal action, and loss of occupancy approvals.
- Non-compliant fire doors may void insurance policies, leaving building owners financially vulnerable.
- Inadequate fire safety maintenance increases liability risks, particularly for property managers overseeing multi-tenant buildings.
Why Choose Hands On Fire Protection?
With over 25 years of expertise, Hands On Fire Protection is trusted by commercial property owners, strata managers, and real estate agencies to ensure full compliance with fire safety regulations. We offer:
- Comprehensive fire door & exit inspections in line with AS1851 standards.
- Routine maintenance & testing to keep fire doors and exits fully operational.
- Certification & compliance checks for peace of mind.
- Guidance on FRNSW regulations and how they apply to your building.
Prepare Now—Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
With summer approaching and many offices closing for the holiday season, now is the best time to ensure your fire exits and fire doors are compliant. Don’t leave fire safety to chance—act now to protect your tenants, avoid fines, and ensure legal compliance before the 2025 regulations take effect.
- Call Hands On Fire Protection today at 02 9820 2764 for a compliance assessment.
- Visit our website to book your fire door & exit Fire Doors inspection.
Fire safety is not optional—it’s essential. Let’s keep your building protected.
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