Quality & Accuracy Guaranteed
Our team of ABBE Level 3 certified inspectors provide comprehensive fire door inspections to ensure compliance with UK fire safety regulations. Critical to protect your property and meet legal requirements with our expert assessments.
Fully Insured & Professionally Protected
Our business is fully insured with £10 million Public Liability Insurance and £2 million Professional Indemnity Insurance, providing comprehensive protection and reassurance for all clients, projects, and services we undertake.
These policies reflect our commitment to operating to the highest professional and safety standards, giving our clients confidence that all work is carried out responsibly and professionally.
Customized Solutions
We recognize that every customer has different requirements, which is why we collaborate closely with our clients to deliver tailored solutions aligned with their specific objectives. Our team offers a comprehensive range of services, ensuring we can support projects of any size or complexity.
UK Law
In the UK, fire door compliance is mainly regulated under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. These regulations require fire doors to be properly installed, routinely inspected, and maintained to a suitable standard by the designated “Responsible Person” in order to help safeguard occupants, property, and the building itself.
Legal Consequences of Not Checking Fire Doors
❗Enforcement Notices: Local fire authorities can issue enforcement or prohibition notices, forcing a business to close or restricting access to the building until the doors are fixed.
❗Criminal Prosecution: Neglecting fire door inspections is a criminal offence under the FSO and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 leading to 2 years imprisonment.
❗Unlimited Fines & Imprisonment: If a fire breaks out and faulty doors result in injury or death, the responsible person can be prosecuted for gross negligence, leading to unlimited fines or prison sentences.
❗Invalidated Insurance: Insurance providers may refuse to pay claims if it is found that fire safety measures were not properly maintained, leaving owners to cover all damages and potential liabilities
Key Compliance Standards
To be legally compliant, a fire door must be a complete, tested assembly (a "doorset").
Key components include:
🔍 Fire Rating: Typically FD30 (30 minutes) or FD60 (60 minutes).
🔍 Self-Closing Devices: Most fire doors must automatically close into their frame.
🔍 Seals: Intumescent strips (expand in heat) and often cold smoke seals (denoted as "S", e.g., FD30S) must be present and undamaged.
🔍 Hardware: Must use at least three fire-rated hinges and compatible handles/latches.
🔍 Gaps: The gap between the door and frame should typically be 2mm to 4mm
What Types of Buildings Require Fire Door Surveys
What Types of Buildings Require Fire Door Surveys
Fire door surveys are relevant to a broad range of building types, especially where there are shared spaces or sleeping accommodation. Common examples include:
✅ Purpose-built blocks of flats
✅ Converted houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
✅ Student accommodation
✅ Sheltered housing and care homes
✅ Offices, hotels, hostels, and guesthouses
✅ Hospitals, schools, and universities
✅ Retail premises and mixed-use developments
✅ Even in low-rise residential buildings, if there are communal fire doors, these must be maintained and inspected—especially if residents are at higher risk (e.g. elderly or disabled occupants).
Transparent Fixed Pricing
✅ Minimum visit charge of £250+VAT (7 doors).
✅ Door count can be spread across multiple properties within a 20-minute drive.
✅ All pricing includes full digital reporting.
✅ Includes certifications and details of any non compliances found.
