Fire door inspection FAQs
Answers to common questions about inspections, surveys, registers, responsibilities and ongoing programmes.
What is a fire door inspection?
A structured inspection of accessible fire doors against an agreed scope, recording observed condition, defects and relevant evidence.
How often should fire doors be inspected?
Frequency depends on the premises, risk, use and applicable legal requirements. Some residential buildings in England have specific Regulation 10 checking frequencies.
Do all fire doors need labels or certification?
Not every existing door will retain visible certification. The available evidence, construction and condition should be considered within the agreed inspection scope.
What will you check?
The agreed scope may include the door leaf, frame, gaps, hinges, closers, seals, glazing, ironmongery, signage and obvious damage or alteration.
Do you provide photographs?
Photographic evidence can be included where appropriate and agreed.
What is a fire door register?
A structured record identifying doors by location or reference, with condition, defects and inspection history.
Can you inspect a whole building?
Yes. A survey can cover agreed accessible fire doors across a building or portfolio.
Do you carry out repairs?
Our inspection service identifies observed defects and recommendations. Any remedial work should be separately agreed and carried out by competent parties.
Can you reinspect after repairs?
Yes. Reinspection can check the agreed items after remedial work.
Can you set up an ongoing programme?
Yes. Planned inspection programmes can support repeat checks and record keeping.
Does an inspection replace a fire risk assessment?
No. A fire-door inspection does not replace the building’s wider fire risk assessment.
Who is responsible for fire doors?
Duties depend on control and use of the premises. In England the Responsible Person may be an employer, owner, landlord, freeholder, managing agent or other person with control.
What information do you need to quote?
Normally the site postcode, approximate number of doors, building type, access arrangements, reporting requirements and preferred timescale.
Do you cover multiple sites?
Yes, subject to location and availability. Send a site list and approximate quantities so the scope can be priced appropriately.
Where do you work?
Our indicative service area is Central UK Mainland. Location, travel and any site-specific costs are confirmed at quotation.