As a trusted and certified fire door business serving clients across London and the South East, we understand the critical importance of fire safety, and the need to comply with fire door legislation. At FD Inspections, our certified inspectors specialise in fire door inspections to ensure your doors meet legal requirements and are fit for purpose in the event of a fire.

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Why do I need to have my fire doors inspected?

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Under current regulations, namely the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, it is a legal requirement for the ‘Responsible Person’ to ensure all fire doors are checked at least every 12 months in most non-domestic and multi-occupancy residential buildings. The ‘Responsible Person’ is usually the landlord, building manager, or business owner. Contractors are also responsible for all new fire doors installed to be inspected and certified that they meet compliance. Neglecting this duty can result in:

 

• Legal liability in the event of a fire

• Invalidated insurance

• Fines or enforcement action

 

Regular inspections help identify issues caused by wear & tear, misuse, vandalism or poor installation, all of which could compromise the buildings fire protection.

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How often should fire doors be inspected?

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High-traffic areas (e.g. corridors, fire doors in communal areas) - every 3 months

Standard commercial buildings - every 6 months

Residential blocks / flats - every 3–6 months

Schools, hospitals, care homes - every 3 months minimum

After any damage - immediately

Multi occupancy residential buildings communal areas - every 3 months

Multi occupancy residential buildings individual flat entrance doors - every 12 months minimum​

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How are our inspections carried out and what is checked?

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