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.
The Primary Function
The primary function of a fire doorset is to prevent fire and smoke spreading unchecked throughout a building in the event of an emergency. This is fundamental to ensure escape routes stay clear of heat and smoke whilst occupants exit safely. This prevention can also significantly reduce the extent of fire and smoke damage to a building or business.
About Our Fire Door Surveys
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:
The Door Frame
Check frame integrity, fixing, and gaps
The Door Leaf
Assess door condition and operation
Door Leaf Gaps
Measure gaps around door perimeter
Hinges
Inspect hinges for damage and operation
Glazing
Check fire-rated glazing and beading
Self-Closing Device
Test door closer functionality
Lock or Latch
Verify locking mechanism operation
Intumescent Seals
Check seal condition and coverage
Smoke Seals
Inspect smoke seal integrity
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
General Guidelines
According to the BS 9999 Code of Practice for Fire Safety, fire doors should undergo inspection at least every six months to identify any wear or 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 2802Contact 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.
Birmingham Office
0121 798 2802Professional 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.