Fire Door Remedial Works Coordination Terms and Conditions
- Definitions
Contract – The quotation (if any), these conditions, and your written instruction accepted by us.
Inspection Report – The fire door inspection report identifying recommended remedial works.
Remedial Works – Works recommended within an Inspection Report to address fire door defects.
Third-Party Contractor – An independent installer, maintenance provider, or contractor engaged to carry out remedial works.
Services – The coordination, administration, and arrangement of fire door remedial works.
We, Us, Our – Alpha Six Fire Door Consultancy Ltd, 25 Eton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4DL.
Company Registration No. 15645436.
You, Your – The Client instructing us.
- Order of Precedence
We provide remedial works coordination services subject to these conditions.
Your terms and conditions do not apply unless expressly agreed by us in writing.
- Scope of Services
3.1 Our Services are strictly limited to the coordination and administration of remedial works identified within an Inspection Report.
3.2 We do not carry out remedial works, installation, maintenance, manufacture, or certification of fire doors or components.
3.3 All remedial works are undertaken by independent Third-Party Contractors under their own terms and conditions.
3.4 Our involvement does not create a partnership, agency, or contractual relationship between us and the contractor in respect of the physical works.
- Quotations and Instructions
4.1 Quotations for remedial works coordination are based on information contained within the Inspection Report and contractor pricing.
4.2 No remedial works will be coordinated without your written confirmation.
4.3 Any variations, additional defects, or unforeseen issues identified during remedial works must be approved by you before works proceed.
4.4 Quotes will be valid for 30 da
- Price, Payment and Interest
5.1 Charges are payable exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate.
5.2 A non-refundable payment of 50% of the quoted fee is due at the time of confirmation of remedial works coordination.
5.3 The remaining 50% balance is payable within 24 hours of completion of the remedial works by the Third-Party Contractor.
5.4 We reserve the right to delay coordination, withhold documentation, or suspend services where payments are not made in accordance with these terms.
5.5 Any re-inspection of the doors post remedial work may incur additional charges.
5.6 We may charge interest on overdue sums in accordance with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998.
- Third-Party Contractors
6.1 Third-Party Contractors are solely responsible for:
- Workmanship and materials
- Compliance with legislation and standards
- Certification, guarantees, and warranties
- Health and safety during remedial works
6.2 We accept no liability for the acts, omissions, delays, or failures of Third-Party Contractors.
6.3 Any contractual dispute relating to remedial works must be pursued directly with the contractor.
- Access and Site Conditions
7.1 You must ensure safe, unrestricted access to the premises for contractors.
7.2 We are not responsible for delays caused by:
- Restricted access
- Site conditions
- Occupied premises
- Structural or environmental issues
7.3 Any reattendance, delays, or aborted visits may result in additional charges.
- Timescales
8.1 All timescales are estimates only.
8.2 We are not liable for delays caused by:
- Contractor availability
- Supply chain issues
- Client instructions or changes
- Circumstances beyond our reasonable control
- Liability and Limitations
9.1 Our Services are advisory and administrative only.
9.2 We are not liable for:
- The standard, quality, or durability of remedial works
- Failure of remedial works to achieve compliance
- Enforcement action taken by any authority
- Pre-existing defects or historical non-compliance
9.3 Our liability is limited as follows:
- Death or personal injury caused by our negligence
- Property damage caused by our negligence, limited to £50,000 per claim.
9.4 Our total liability under this Contract shall not exceed £10,000 per claim.
9.5 No liability is accepted for indirect or consequential losses.
- Certification and Compliance
10.1 We do not certify fire doors or remedial works.
10.2 Compliance following remedial works is the responsibility of the Responsible Person.
10.3 Remedial works do not guarantee that doors will achieve certification or satisfy enforcement authorities.
- Cancellation
11.1 Cancellation after confirmation may result in:
- Forfeiture of the 50% deposit
- Contractor cancellation charges
- Administration fees
11.2 Contractor cancellation terms are governed by their own conditions.
- Ending the Contract
12.1 We may terminate immediately or on 7 days’ notice if:
- Payment terms are breached
- Incorrect or misleading information is provided
- You become insolvent
12.2 You may terminate with 7 days’ notice where we materially breach this Contract and fail to remedy within 30 days.
- Warranty and Liability
13.1 The Company warrants that the Goods will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery.
13.2 The Company’s liability for any claim arising out of the performance, non-performance, delay in delivery of, or defect in the Goods or Services supplied shall be limited to the replacement or repair of the Goods or the supply of Services again, or at the Company’s option, repayment of the price paid by the Customer.
13.3 The Company shall not be liable for any consequential or indirect loss suffered by the Customer whether this loss arises from a breach of duty in contract or tort or in any other way (including loss arising from the Company’s negligence).
13.4 Any delays on site caused by site issues or issues beyond our control shall be chargeable at the prevailing day rate
- Cancellation and Returns
14.1 Orders for Goods made to the Customer’s specifications or clearly personalized cannot be cancelled or returned.
14.2 The Customer may cancel standard orders by providing written notice to the Company prior to dispatch of the Goods.
14.3 Returns of standard Goods will be accepted at the discretion of the Company and may be subject to a restocking fee.
- Health and Safety
15.1 The Company shall comply with all relevant health and safety legislation in the performance of its Services.
15.2 The Customer shall ensure that the premises comply with all applicable health and safety regulations and that the Company is informed of any hazards that may be present.
- Excusable Events
Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to events beyond reasonable control, including pandemics, supply disruption, or government action.
You shall pay for Services completed up to the date of suspension or termination.
- Data Protection
Both parties shall comply with applicable data protection legislation.
Data may be shared with contractors strictly for the purposes of delivering the Services.
- General
(a) No third party has rights under this Contract.
(b) Variations must be agreed in writing.
(c) Failure to enforce rights does not waive them.
(d) English law applies and English courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
Last updated 12.01.26