Overview



Fire doors within any building should be inspected regularly for damage that may prevent the door from performing correctly in the event of a fire. If any issues are found with a fire door, they should be fixed as soon as possible using the correct fire-rated parts.

Fire Safety Express, as part of the BusinessWatch Group, carry out our fire door inspections.



What is a Fire Door Inspection?

A fire door inspection is a thorough evaluation of fire doors within a building to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with relevant fire safety regulations. Fire doors are crucial components of a building’s passive fire protection system, designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke between different compartments, allowing for safe evacuation and minimising damage.

Key Aspects of a Fire Door Inspection

1. Door & Frame Integrity

2. Door Gaps & Clearances

3. Seals & Intumescent Strips

4. Hinges & Hardware

5. Glazing & Vision Panels

6. Signage

7. Door Operation

Why Do Fire Doors Need Maintaining?

In the same way as your fire extinguishers or fire alarm detectors are checked regularly, fire doors should also be inspected and maintained as part of your fire safety strategy. During the course of normal business operations, fire doors can become damaged or altered and this can affect the operation of the door in the event of a fire. A fire door needs to contain a fire for a minimum of 30 minutes. Any damage to a door, no matter how minor it may seem, can reduce this time dramatically, which could have a fatal impact on the ability to escape the building from a fire.

Remember, you must maintain fire doors regularly and correctly otherwise you may be prosecuted under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.

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Frequency of Inspection

We recommend routine inspections of fire doors, conducted weekly or monthly by the building’s fire safety team. More formal inspections should be performed annually, or as required by a qualified fore door inspector or fire safety professional. 

 

Is It The Law to Have Fire Doors Inspected?

Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order states it is a legal requirement to ensure that fire-resisting doors and escape doors are both installed correctly and maintained regularly in order for them to be fit for purpose. If breaches of the RRO occur, you may be prosecuted and your building may even be closed down if it is deemed too dangerous to stay operational.

 

Our Certified Fire Door Inspections

Fire door inspections are an essential part of a building’s overall fire safety management plan, ensuring that these critical components are ready to perform effectively in an emergency.

Our team of qualified fire door technicians specialises in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they remain in optimal condition. Our comprehensive and certified fire door inspection includes:

You will receive a detailed report following your inspection that will provide a list of defects of your fire rated doors, following this you will receive a remedial package to ensure that your doors are compliant.

Importance of Regular Fire Door Inspections

  • Compliance: Regular inspections help ensure that fire doors comply with local fire safety regulations and building codes.

  • Safety Assurance: Inspections verify that fire doors are capable of performing their critical role in containing fire and smoke, protecting lives and property.

  • Early Detection: Inspections can identify issues before they become serious problems, allowing for timely repairs or replacements.

What’s The Next Steps?

Fire Safety Express installs and inspects both new and existing fire doors. If you’re:

  • looking to install or replace fire doors in your building
  • wanting your fire doors inspected/maintained for safety and compliance
  • unsure how often your fire doors should be inspected

then contact us for a free, no-obligation quotation today at 0330 002 0648 or at info@firesafetyexpress.co.uk for any remedial works. One of our expert Fire Safety Consultants will be able to discuss your requirements, and if required, arrange a suitable time to conduct a free site survey.

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