We are pleased to announce that we have achieved the EAL Level 3 Fire Door Inspection Qualification, demonstrating our competence in the inspection and assessment of fire doors. This nationally recognised qualification enables us to carry out detailed fire door inspections, helping building owners, landlords, managing agents, and responsible persons meet their legal fire safety obligations.

Fire doors are a critical part of a building's passive fire protection system. When properly installed and maintained, they help to contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and provide valuable time for evacuation and emergency response.

Why Fire Door Inspections Are Important:

A fire door is only effective if it is correctly installed and maintained. Over time, wear and tear, poor repairs, damage, or alterations can compromise a door's fire-resisting performance.

Our inspections assess key components including:

Door leaf condition

Door frame integrity

Self-closing devices

Hinges and ironmongery

Intumescent strips and smoke seals

Glazing and vision panels

Gaps and clearances

Signage and identification

Fire Door Inspection Regulations:

Fire door inspection requirements are governed by several pieces of UK legislation, including:

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

The Fire Safety Order places a legal duty on the Responsible Person to ensure that fire safety measures, including fire doors, are maintained in an efficient state and kept in good repair. Fire doors form part of the fire protection measures within a building and must be regularly inspected and maintained.

Fire Safety Act 2021

The Fire Safety Act clarified that the Fire Safety Order applies to the structure and external walls of multi-occupied residential buildings, including flat entrance doors. This removed previous uncertainty regarding responsibility for inspecting and maintaining these doors.

Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Introduced following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, these regulations came into force on 23 January 2023 and introduced specific fire door inspection requirements.

For residential buildings over 11 metres in height, Responsible Persons must:

Carry out checks of communal fire doors at least every three months.

Undertake checks of flat entrance doors at least annually on a best-endeavours basis.

Provide residents with information on the importance and correct use of fire doors.

Fire door inspections are recommended for:

Commercial premises

Offices and industrial buildings

Schools and educational facilities

Healthcare settings

Hotels and care homes

Residential apartment blocks

Housing associations

Property management companies

Regular inspections help demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and provide documented evidence that fire safety measures are being properly maintained.

Our Fire Door Inspection Service:

As EAL Level 3 qualified inspectors, we provide professional fire door inspections to help clients meet their legal responsibilities and maintain the safety of their buildings.

Our service includes:

✔ Comprehensive on-site inspection of fire doors
✔ Detailed defect reporting
✔ Photographic evidence where required
✔ Practical recommendations for remedial works
✔ Compliance support for Responsible Persons
✔ Inspection records for audit and fire risk assessment purposes

Book a Fire Door Inspection:

Whether you manage a commercial property, residential block, school, healthcare facility, or public building, our qualified inspectors can help ensure your fire doors remain compliant, effective, and fit for purpose.

Contact us today to arrange a professional fire door inspection or discuss your fire safety requirements.