What happens when fire curtain maintenance is left too late
Iain Hoey
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Fire curtain maintenance and compliance focus of A1S Group blog
In a blog post, A1S Group highlighted the importance of maintaining and testing fire and smoke curtain systems in line with UK regulations.
The company said maintenance is not optional, describing it as both a legal and moral responsibility under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
According to A1S Group, fire and smoke curtains must be serviced at least every six months to meet the requirements of BS 8524 and BS EN 12101.
The company stated that failure to maintain systems correctly could result in prosecution, fines, invalidated insurance or loss of life.
A1S Group said its maintenance contracts are designed to ensure ongoing compliance, with each visit including certified testing, inspection and documentation.
Legal framework and responsibilities
The company explained that the Responsible Person – such as a facilities manager, employer or building owner – carries the duty to ensure that fire safety systems are properly maintained.
According to A1S Group, this duty cannot be left to chance and must be fulfilled by competent professionals.
It added that partnering with the original manufacturer allows the Responsible Person to meet all legal, insurance and compliance requirements confidently.
A1S Group said its engineers are certified to carry out maintenance using genuine fire-rated components and provide full reporting for traceability.
The cost of neglecting maintenance
A1S Group warned that neglecting routine servicing can result in unplanned failures that disrupt operations or compromise evacuation routes.
It added that reactive repairs are typically more expensive and expose building owners to greater regulatory and reputational risks.
The company said preventative maintenance helps identify potential faults early, reducing the likelihood of downtime and maintaining performance standards.
Technical expertise and nationwide service
According to A1S Group, its engineers have over 37 years of experience in manufacturing, installing and maintaining fire curtain systems across the UK.
The company said its service team is trained to handle complex systems and to work safely within occupied buildings.
It added that maintenance visits are carried out with minimal disruption and in accordance with relevant British Standards.
A1S Group said customers receive detailed reports, certification and continued support to help ensure their systems remain operational and compliant.
Readers can view the full blog on A1S Group’s website.
Maintaining fire curtain systems for legal and operational assurance
For facilities managers, building owners and employers, the A1S Group blog outlines the regulatory framework governing fire and smoke curtain maintenance in the UK.
It explains that fire curtains are classed as life safety systems under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and must be serviced every six months in line with BS 8524 and BS EN 12101.
This means that compliance requires ongoing professional inspection, testing and documentation by certified engineers.
Failure to meet these requirements can lead to legal consequences, invalid insurance and reduced building safety.
Preventative maintenance, as described by A1S Group, helps maintain operational readiness and reduces the likelihood of costly reactive repairs.
The information is directly relevant to those responsible for building safety compliance, including facilities managers, fire safety officers and contractors overseeing life safety systems.
