What are Fire Doors?
Fire doors play a crucial role in passive fire protection, limiting the spread of fire and smoke, providing safe escape routes, and protecting life and property.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons are legally required to ensure fire doors are regularly inspected and maintained.
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 also specify that multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres must have fire doors inspected at least every six months in communal areas and annually within individual flats.
During the Inspection
We have competent and certified inspectors on hand to inspect all types of properties in all sectors, from residential, commercial, care, education or public.
Our detailed inspections, aligned with BS 8214: Code of Practice for Fire Door Assemblies, cover:
Condition of Door Leaves, Frames & Seals
Relationship With Surrounding Construction
Compliance of Hinges, Locks & Closing Devices
Ensuring Correct Gaps & Alignments
Verifying Certification Markings & Documentation
Following the inspection, we provide a comprehensive report detailing any defects or recommendations for remedial action, wherever possible we will include details of Fire Risk Assessors comments as well as door certification and floor plans. We can also include budget costs for maintenance or replacements if required.
