Question: Who is legally obligated to ensure that fire-rated entry doors undergo regular testing, tagging, and annual inspections?
Answer: In an apartment building, the responsibility typically falls to the body corporate.
In an apartment building, the responsibility for the test and tag/annual inspection of fire doors typically falls to the body corporate. The body corporate is responsible for the maintenance and compliance of common property, which includes fire safety.
However, for safety installations, individual unit owners might also have some responsibility for the fire doors in their own units, i.e. provide access, not installing additional door hardware, etc.
It’s important to consult local regulations and the specific bylaws of the body corporate for precise responsibilities.
This post appears in the May 2025 edition of The QLD Strata Magazine.
Stefan Bauer
Fire Matters
E: sbauer@firematters.com.au
P: 07 3071 9088
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