Professional Fire Door Surveys

FIRE DOORINSPECTIONS

Our fire door surveys and inspections identify deficiencies for remedial repairs across all property types including offices, healthcare, education, retail, industrial, landlords, restaurants, community, housing associations, block management, care homes, and council buildings, ensuring fire and smoke spread is minimised to provide building occupants with sufficient time to escape.

An effective fire door inspection regime should include in-house visual inspections by a competent person and where necessary, full surveys by a competent contractor.

About Our Fire Door Surveys

2023

Legal Requirement Since January 2023

Starting from January 2023, it has become a legal obligation for all residential blocks exceeding 11 meters or five stories to undergo an annual fire door inspection.

While it's advisable for blocks under 11 meters to conduct regular inspections, at the very least, written instructions must be furnished to all residents regarding the correct utilisation of fire doors within communal areas.

Complete Compliance Solution

At Elevate Safety Solutions, we offer the provision, delivery, and documentation of required materials to ensure your complete compliance with these regulations.

What Happens During an Inspection?

Our 10-Point Check

Once we have established which fire doors need inspection, we will obtain a certificate data sheet, technical manual for the fire door and hardware, and/or site plans and drawings. If the certificate data sheet isn't available (known as a nominal door), we will make a note of it in our report and use our professional judgement to carry out the fire door inspection service.

Inspection Components:

1

The Door Frame

Check frame integrity, fixing, and gaps

2

The Door Leaf

Assess door condition and operation

3

Door Leaf Gaps

Measure gaps around door perimeter

4

Hinges

Inspect hinges for damage and operation

5

Glazing

Check fire-rated glazing and beading

6

Self-Closing Device

Test door closer functionality

7

Lock or Latch

Verify locking mechanism operation

8

Intumescent Seals

Check seal condition and coverage

9

Smoke Seals

Inspect smoke seal integrity

10

Signage

Verify fire door keep shut signage

Fire Door Inspection Requirements

Fire door inspections are crucial for maintaining building safety and ensuring compliance with current regulations. The frequency of inspections depends on the building type, height, and usage.

Why Regular Inspections Matter:

  • Identify potential fire safety hazards early
  • Ensure doors can perform effectively in an emergency
  • Maintain legal compliance and avoid penalties
  • Protect occupants and property from fire damage

High-Rise Buildings

Buildings over 11 meters in England require:

  • Quarterly checks on common area doors
  • Annual checks on flat entrance doors

Regulation 10 implemented in January 2023 following the Grenfell Tower incident

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Get professional fire door inspection services from certified experts.

0121 798 2802

Contact Us

To make an enquiry about the services provided by our fire door inspection company, please reach out to our team in Birmingham by phone or email. We will respond as soon as possible.

Professional Fire Door Inspection Services

Our comprehensive fire door inspection service ensures all fire doors in your building meet current safety standards and legal requirements. We inspect timber fire doors, steel fire doors, glazed fire doors, and composite fire doors across commercial and residential properties throughout Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, and the wider UK.

Fire Door Inspection Checklist

Our detailed 10-point fire door inspection covers door leaf condition, frame integrity, hinges and hardware, door closer operation, intumescent seals, smoke seals, glazing condition, gaps and tolerances, signage compliance, and overall fire resistance rating. We check for warping, damage, missing components, and compliance with BS 8214 standards.

Fire Door Types and Standards

We inspect FD30 (30-minute fire resistance), FD60 (60-minute fire resistance), FD90 (90-minute fire resistance), and FD120 (120-minute fire resistance) rated doors. All inspections comply with British Standards BS 476, BS EN 1634, and Building Regulations Approved Document B requirements for fire door performance and installation.

Certification and Compliance

Following inspection, we provide detailed certification including photographic evidence, compliance status, repair recommendations, and replacement schedules where necessary. Our fire door inspections meet insurance requirements and support regulatory compliance for property managers, landlords, and business owners across all sectors.

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