Fire Door Inspection Services

What is a fire door?

A fire door is a door that is designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke for around 30 minutes to allow anyone in the building to safely escape in the event of a fire.

They are an integral part of a building's fireproofing and can drastically help to save lives.

Why is it important to maintain a fire door?

Since fire doors are used to save lives, it is imperative that they receive regular inspections to maintain them.

Properly maintained fire doors can help to prevent the spread of fire or minimise their impact, which not only helps to protect everyone in the building, but it can also save building owners from significant financial losses.

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Fire door inspection services

At Lanahan Risk Management Services, our comprehensive fire door inspections are non-destructive and non-intrusive, consisting of a number of different checks. 

First, we will conduct a visual inspection of the door which includes:

We will also provide a clear action plan, outlining any defects that we see with clear photographic evidence so you can easily see where we suggest remedial action.

Who can legally inspect a fire door?

Anyone who fits under the category of a ‘Responsible Person’ can legally carry out a fire door inspection, as outlined in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

However, if you don’t feel comfortable or have the time to do a fire door inspection yourself, you will need to appoint a responsible person for you. Our team of competent fire door assessors are here to help. 

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the door, identify any actions that need to be taken and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to help ensure your business, staff and visitors are safe.

Fire door inspection reports

Once the fire door has been inspected by the designated responsible person, it is vital that the findings are documented. 

The fire door inspection report must include:

The fire door inspection report should be shared with the relevant stakeholders. This typically includes buildings managers, facility maintenance teams and safety officers. This ensures that everyone is aware of the current status of the fire doors and any urgent issues that need to be addressed.

How often should a fire door be inspected?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is recommended that fire doors are inspected every 6 months.

However, more frequent inspections might be necessary in high traffic areas where the doors are used more regularly or exposed to harsher conditions.

The frequency of a fire door inspection may also vary on local area requirements, industry standards and even insurance providers. Although keeping all of this in mind, you should still ensure they are checked at least once every six months.

Fire door legal obligations

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic properties, including businesses, commercial premises and public buildings. They are also required in residential flats and houses with multiple occupancies. 

There are two types of fire doors which you may have heard of: FD30 and FD60. These doors refer to the amount of minutes they provide smoke and fire protection for. 

Under the Code of Practice for Fire Door Assemblies, any fire door installed in a premises needs to provide a similar level of resistance to the fixed elements within the building, such as the walls and floors.

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