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Why Fire Doors & Fire Protection Matter, and What Every South Devon Business Needs to Know
When it comes to fire safety, the difference between a near miss and a disaster often comes down to a few seconds, and those seconds are bought by properly installed, maintained, and compliant fire doors. Here at MBP Fire Protection Ltd, we believe every home, flat, school, office or commercial building in South Devon deserves the peace of mind that comes from robust fire protection, and that starts with high-quality fire doors with correct certification, installation and regular maintenance.
Fire Doors Are Your First Line of Defence
A fire door is not just a door, it’s a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection system. A correctly specified and installed fire door can resist flames and smoke for a defined period (typically FD30 or FD60 rating), giving occupants vital time to evacuate while helping to prevent the fire spreading through corridors, stairwells or connected rooms.
Whether it’s a commercial fire door in an office, school, or warehouse, or a flat-entrance fire door or internal fire door in a block of flats or a house, quality matters. Proper installation by experienced, accredited professionals like MBP Fire Protection ensures that seals, door closers, intumescent strips, frames and ironmongery all meet regulatory standards and work as intended in the event of a fire.
It’s Not Just Installation, Maintenance & Compliance Matter Too
Installing a fire door is only the first step. Fire doors, exit routes and fire safety systems must be regularly inspected and maintained to remain effective. For businesses and commercial premises, regular inspections, servicing and compliance with fire safety legislation are not optional — they’re legally required.
At MBP Fire Protection Ltd, our fire door inspection services ensure all elements, from door seals and closers, to frames, signage and escape routes, are checked and certified. We help property owners stay compliant, protect lives, and reduce risk of fire damage.
Passive Fire Protection: A Core Part of Fire Safety Strategy
Fire doors on their own aren’t always enough, they’re most effective when part of a wider passive fire protection strategy. This might include fire-resisting walls, fire stopping works (sealing gaps around doors, ceilings, pipes), fire-resistant materials, compartmentation, and ensuring escape routes remain clear and accessible.
Passive fire protection delays the spread of heat, smoke and flames, giving occupants more time to escape and emergency services more time to respond. For residential buildings, commercial premises or mixed-use properties across Devon and South Devon, this layered approach is essential for full fire protection.
Why MBP Fire Protection Ltd Are a Local Leader in South Devon
With over 15 years’ experience serving South Devon, including Torbay, Teignbridge, Exeter and the wider Southwest, MBP Fire Protection Ltd has established itself as a trusted expert in fire safety.
We provide: certified fire door installations, bespoke fire doors, steel exit doors, flat-entrance fire doors, fire door inspections, passive fire protection work, fire stopping, fire signage, and we back all work with NAPFIS-accredited certification and adherence to building regulations.
By choosing MBP Fire Protection Ltd, home and business owners benefit from professional installations, reliable maintenance, regulatory compliance, and a complete fire protection strategy, protecting lives, property and peace of mind.
What You Should Do Next
If your property in South Devon or the Southwest needs a fire safety check, upgrade, or a new fire door, don’t wait. Contact MBP Fire Protection Ltd today for a full fire door inspection, fire risk assessment, or to discuss fire door installation, replacement or upgrade.
Adding or upgrading to certified fire doors, ensuring your fire protection and passive fire safety systems are fully compliant, and scheduling regular maintenance could make all the difference in a fire emergency.
We also provide
Composite flat entrance fire doors
PAS24 certified FD30s fire door sets
Fire door upgrades
Fire stopping
Fire signage
NAPFIS accredited installations
Being a NAPFIS Certified Installer gives you peace of mind that the installation has been Passive Fire Control Certified and meets fire safety standards.
Customer Reviews
"I needed to upgrade my integral garage fire door but found it difficult to get anyone who would undertake this work.
Upon emailing a fire prevention company my details were passed on to MBP Fire Protection Ltd. Matthew contacted me and we discussed my requirements. He provided a variety of options to choose from & once I had decided exactly what I wanted he ordered the new door & fittings.
We agreed an installation date & he kindly arrived as planned and removed the old door & installed the new fire door that day, taking away the old one. Since then my utility room is much warmer as the new door is not only fire preventative but because of the fire seals has almost eliminated the cold draughts from my garage.
A true professional to deal with. Thank you Matt."
Colin H from Newton Abbot
"Highly recommend MBP Fire Protection Ltd. Recently had all internal doors replaced and some extras done to a very high standard!
Already thinking of giving them our next home project!"
J Teuton in Kingsteignton
Contact MBP Fire Protection LTD
MBP Fire Protection Ltd are your fire safety engineers and specialists with over 15 years experience in providing fire safety solutions. We will ensure your premises are fully compliant following fire safety and building regulations.
Call us
Matt Bickham: 07779 486135
Matt Pate: 07540 813198
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MBP Fire Protection Ltd
Unit 2 West Golds Park, Jetty Marsh Road,
Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2SL
