We are wanting to install a screen door on our front door. Is it necessary to get a BCA Fire Consultant to assess this to get a tick of approval if this door is not a fire door?
We live in a strata complex of 12. This includes 10 apartments and 2 townhomes. Our lot is one of the townhomes with street frontage and direct access to our front door. This is a non fireproof front door. We also have internal access through a fire door to our garage.
We are wanting to install a screen door on the front door. We have been directed by our strata management to find a Fire Consultant to assess this to get a tick of approval. After doing a bit of googling I am wondering if this is necessary as it’s not a fire door? I’m getting a little confused!
If the door is classed as a designated exit or forming part of a Path of Travel – this would mean that the door needs to be able to freely open to allow egress without the need for keys etc.
The door is not a fire door, so it should be fine to put a screen door on.
The only potential issue would be if the door is classed as a designated exit or forming part of a Path of Travel – this would mean that the door needs to be able to freely open to allow egress without the need for keys etc. It can still be key locked from the front.
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Chris Chatham is the Sales & Marketing Manager at Linkfire, a trusted leader in Essential Safety Measures (ESM) compliance and fire safety services across Victoria and New South Wales. With over 15 years’ experience in the fire protection and building compliance industry, Chris works closely with Owners’ Corporations, Facilities Managers, and property professionals to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative requirements. He has extensive knowledge of AS1851 maintenance standards and building safety obligations under the Building Regulations 2018. Passionate about education and transparency, Chris contributes and presents regularly to industry bodies and discussions around evolving compliance expectations and best practices in ESM management.
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