Fire door inspection services are essential for any building where fire-resistant doors form part of the fire safety strategy. Fire doors are a key component of passive fire protection, designed to hold back fire and smoke, preserve escape routes, and protect lives. However, they are only effective if they are in good condition and correctly installed. Over time, damage, wear and tear, poor maintenance, or unauthorised alterations can compromise the performance of a fire door. Regular inspections by qualified professionals ensure that fire doors remain compliant, functional, and ready to perform in an emergency.
At FireRite, we provide comprehensive fire door inspection services for commercial buildings, residential blocks, schools, healthcare facilities, retail units, and industrial sites. Our certified assessors carry out detailed checks based on the latest British Standards and regulatory guidelines, including BS 8214 and BS 9999. Each inspection includes a review of door certification, leaf condition, frame integrity, gaps and tolerances, hinges, door closers, locks, glazing, intumescent strips, smoke seals, signage, and any other components affecting the door’s fire resistance. A detailed inspection report is provided, outlining any defects, non-compliances, and recommended remedial actions, with photographic evidence and a clear pass or fail outcome.
Businesses benefit from professional fire door inspection services in several key ways. First and foremost, they help ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Non-compliance can result in legal action, fines, or increased liability if a fire occurs. Inspections also reduce risk by ensuring doors will perform correctly in an emergency, potentially saving lives and minimising damage. For building managers, regular inspections support fire risk assessments, demonstrate due diligence, and help avoid expensive repairs by identifying issues early. Whether you manage a single site or an extensive property portfolio, scheduled fire door inspections form an essential part of your legal and safety responsibilities.
Carrying out fire door safety checks is a crucial part of managing a building’s fire protection systems. Unlike other fire safety equipment, fire doors are used daily, making them susceptible to damage and gradual deterioration. A small gap, faulty closer, or missing seal could mean a door no longer complies with fire resistance requirements, potentially allowing smoke and flames to spread unchecked. Regular fire door checks ensure that any issues are identified before they become serious hazards, protecting both the occupants and the building.
FireRite offers structured fire door safety checks as part of a wider compliance solution. Our team conducts visual and physical inspections on every designated fire door in your building, whether in communal areas, escape routes, or private units. The checks are based on industry best practices and include testing door function, verifying certification markings, assessing self-closing mechanisms, inspecting hinges and hardware, measuring gaps between the door and frame, and checking the presence and condition of intumescent and smoke seals. Each door is assessed individually and recorded as part of a building-wide fire door logbook or asset register.
The benefits of fire door safety checks extend well beyond basic compliance. For responsible persons under fire safety legislation, regular documented checks provide evidence of good practice and help fulfil legal duties. For facilities managers and landlords, routine inspections reduce the likelihood of faults being missed during official audits or surprise visits from fire authorities. They also support long-term budgeting for maintenance or replacement and contribute to a culture of safety in the workplace or residential setting. Above all, these checks ensure your fire doors will provide critical protection during a fire, maintaining safe escape routes and preventing fire spread. Whether quarterly, annually, or after significant building changes, scheduled safety checks should be part of every fire safety strategy.
Fire door compliance inspections are now more important than ever for businesses and building owners. Recent changes to fire safety regulations, especially in residential and high-rise settings, place greater responsibility on responsible persons to ensure fire doors are inspected and maintained to a high standard. Compliance inspections are not just a legal formality—they are a key line of defence in preventing injury, protecting property, and ensuring that insurance policies remain valid in the event of a fire.
FireRite delivers thorough fire door compliance inspections across the UK, tailored to the specific needs of commercial, residential, educational, and healthcare settings. Our inspections go beyond a basic visual check. We examine every aspect of the fire door assembly, including the frame, leaf, seals, hinges, glazing, signage, and closer mechanisms. We assess whether doors shut fully and unaided, whether gaps are within accepted tolerances, whether seals are intact and undamaged, and whether all components are suitable and correctly installed. We also look for any signs of unauthorised modifications that could affect performance, such as additional locks, door stops, or inappropriate painting or trimming.
Compliance inspections are critical for meeting the requirements of the Fire Safety Order and the updated Fire Safety (England) Regulations. In residential buildings over 11 metres, quarterly inspections of communal fire doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors are now mandatory. Failure to comply can result in enforcement action from fire and rescue services or local authorities. For commercial buildings, demonstrating that fire door inspections have been carried out by competent persons supports insurance coverage and mitigates liability. It also reassures staff, visitors, and tenants that their safety is a top priority. With increasing scrutiny on building safety, regular fire door compliance inspections are an essential part of any responsible safety management plan.
