Fire Door Inspections

Frequency depends on the building type, usage, and compliance requirements. As a minimum, all fire doors should be tested every year and in many cases, every 3 months.

Inspection frequency depends on the type, height and use of the building, alongside fire safety legislation and risk assessment requirements. As a minimum, fire doors should be inspected annually by a competent person, although in many residential and higher-risk buildings, communal fire doors are required to undergo quarterly inspections.

Where there is any uncertainty regarding the required inspection frequency, this should be determined by a suitably qualified Fire Risk Assessor as part of the building’s fire risk assessment. A Fire Door Inspector should not independently determine or recommend inspection frequencies outside of the findings and requirements identified within the fire risk assessment process.

Yes. Structured reporting per door and for the site forms part of the service. 

Depending on the severity of the issue, recommendations may range from minor adjustments and maintenance through to more significant remedial or replacement works.

Where required, findings should be reviewed with a qualified Fire Risk Assessor to ensure appropriate prioritisation and ongoing compliance with fire safety legislation.

Following the inspection, a detailed report is provided outlining the condition of each fire door inspected, including any defects identified, photographic evidence, compliance observations and recommended remedial actions.

Reports are designed to help Responsible Persons and Property Managers understand current compliance status, prioritise remedial works and maintain clear audit trails for fire safety records.