What is it?
A fire door is a tested doorset (leaf, frame, intumescent seals, hinges and ironmongery) certified to hold back fire and smoke for a defined period — typically FD30 or FD60. Inspections under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 are mandatory in higher-risk residential buildings and good practice elsewhere.
Who typically needs this service?
- Block managers and housing associations (HRB and non-HRB)
- HMO operators
- Care homes, schools and hospitals
- Commercial property managers
What good looks like
- Inspections by a competent person (e.g. FDIS qualified)
- Certificated doorsets installed by trained fitters
- Photographic records and a prioritised remedial schedule
- Compatible ironmongery and intumescent seals retained throughout the door's life
Practical considerations
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require responsible persons for buildings over 11 metres to inspect flat entrance doors annually and common-area fire doors quarterly. Even outside higher-risk residential, a structured fire door inspection programme reduces risk and demonstrates compliance to insurers and enforcing authorities. Common failings include damaged intumescent seals, oversized gaps around the leaf, non-compatible ironmongery and unauthorised modifications — all of which can compromise the door's certified performance.
How Fire Safety Nearby matches you
Tell us about your property, the scope of the work and your timescale. We will route the enquiry to fire safety specialists who actively deliver fire doors & passive fire protection in your area and have the right competence for your sector. You stay in control of how many specialists respond — exclusive match, small shortlist or fast-track for urgent compliance issues.
Ready to begin? Start your enquiry — it takes around three minutes and there is no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
How often must fire doors be inspected?
Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, responsible persons for residential buildings over 11 metres must inspect flat entrance fire doors annually and common-area fire doors quarterly. Outside that scope, quarterly or six-monthly inspections are widely considered best practice.
What qualifications should a fire door inspector hold?
Look for inspectors holding the FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) qualification or equivalent. They should produce a written, photographed report with prioritised remedial actions.
Can a fire door be repaired or does it need replacing?
Many common defects — damaged seals, worn ironmongery, oversized gaps — can be remediated by a trained installer using compatible certified components. Significant damage to the leaf or frame usually requires a full doorset replacement.
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