Fire Door Inspection

A fire door inspection is a thorough assessment of a fire door assembly to confirm it remains fit for purpose and will perform as intended in the event of a fire. At B-Line Ltd, our certified Fire Door Inspector examines every critical component, including the door leaf and frame condition, gaps and clearances, intumescent strips and smoke seals, hinges and ironmongery, self-closing devices, fire-rated glazing, and signage. We then check the assembly against current fire safety standards and provide a detailed report setting out our findings, photographic evidence, any defects or non-compliances, and prioritised remedial recommendations.

Inspection frequency depends on the building and how the doors are used. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, responsible persons for residential buildings with storeys above 11 metres must carry out quarterly checks of fire doors in communal areas and, on a best-endeavours basis, annual checks of flat entrance doors. For other premises, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained in efficient working order, with the appropriate frequency informed by your fire risk assessment. As a general guide, high-traffic doors benefit from more regular inspection. B-Line Ltd can help you establish a suitable inspection schedule for your property.

Responsibility sits with the building's “responsible person” under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In practice this is often the building owner, landlord, managing agent or housing association, depending on how the premises are managed. Theresponsible person has a legal duty to ensure fire doors are inspected and maintained so they continue to provide effective protection. B-Line Ltd works with building owners, managing agents, landlords and responsible persons to identify defects, assess compliance, and meet these obligations.

Our inspections are carried out by a certified Fire Door Inspector under the FDIS® Competent Person Certification Scheme, which is accredited by UKAS to BS ENISO/IEC 17024:2012. Inspections are undertaken with reference to current industry guidance and legislation, including BS 8214 (Timber-based Fire Door Assemblies – Code of Practice) and BS 9999 (Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings). B-Line Ltd is also a FIRAS-certified contractor, which means we are qualified to carry out fire door maintenance and repairs to recognised industry standards.

Any defects or non-compliances are recorded in your inspection report alongside photographic evidence, recommended remedial actions, and prioritised maintenance requirements, so you can see exactly what needs attention and in what order. Where remedial works are required, B-Line Ltd can carry them out for you. As a FIRAS certified contractor, we are qualified to undertake fire door repairs and maintenance tobring doors back into compliance, giving you a single point of contact from inspection through to completion.