Fire Door Inspections

Fire Door Inspections for Fire Safety Compliance

Fire doors help stop fire and smoke from spreading through a building. When a fire door fails, escape routes can quickly become unsafe and people may be put at serious risk. Because of this, regular fire door inspections are essential to confirm that doors still work as intended.

At Evolution Safety Solutions, we provide professional fire door inspection services for dutyholders across the UK. We help organisations meet their legal duties, manage risk effectively, and present clear evidence of compliance during inspections.

Fire Door Inspections – At a Glance

Our fire door inspection services include:

• Inspection of fire doors, frames, and seals

• Checks on door gaps, alignment, and operation

• Assessment of hinges, closers, and ironmongery

• Review of glazing, intumescent strips, and smoke seals

• Identification of damage, defects, or alterations

• Clear photographic evidence and reporting

• Practical recommendations for remedial action

As a result, dutyholders gain confidence that fire doors will perform correctly if a fire occurs.

Why Fire Door Inspections Matter

Fire doors form part of a building’s passive fire protection system. They protect escape routes, limit fire spread, and support safe evacuation.

However, fire doors can deteriorate over time. In addition, poor maintenance, unauthorised alterations, and general wear can reduce their performance. For this reason, routine fire door inspections help identify problems early and reduce the risk of failure.

Fire door inspections are especially important in:

• Residential and high-rise buildings

• Healthcare and care environments

• Education premises

• Commercial and mixed-use buildings

• Buildings with high occupancy levels

Legal Duties and Fire Door Compliance

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, dutyholders must take general fire precautions to protect people in their premises. This duty includes keeping fire doors in good working order and good repair.

Fire safety guidance makes it clear that fire doors must remain effective throughout the life of a building. Therefore, fire door inspections form an important part of a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.

Without inspection records, dutyholders may struggle to demonstrate compliance to enforcing authorities or insurers.

Our Fire Door Inspection Services

We provide structured and proportionate fire door inspection services that reflect how each building is used. Our inspections typically include:

• Visual inspection of door leaf condition

• Measurement of door gaps and clearances

• Checks on self-closing devices

• Assessment of hinges, latches, and locks

• Inspection of intumescent strips and smoke seals

• Review of glazing and vision panels

• Identification of damage or non-compliance

Where needed, we inspect either a representative sample or 100% of doors, depending on risk and client requirements.

Competence, Training, and Registration

All fire door inspections are carried out by qualified inspectors who have completed the UK Fire Door Training (UKFDT) Fire Door Inspector course and who appear on the UKFDT inspector register.

This qualification confirms competence in:

• Fire door construction and performance

• Inspection methods and defect identification

• Relevant fire safety legislation

• Reporting and compliance evidence

The UK Fire Door Training scheme is widely recognised across the fire safety sector. As a result, dutyholders can trust that inspections meet accepted industry standards.

Fire Door Inspection Pricing

We offer clear and transparent pricing.

• Attendance fee: £125 + VAT

• Inspection cost: £12.50 + VAT per fire door

As the number of doors increases, the per-door cost will reduce. Therefore, inspections remain cost-effective for larger buildings and portfolios.

We always confirm pricing in advance and can advise on the most efficient inspection approach.

Our Approach to Fire Door Inspections

Our approach to fire door inspections is simple and practical.

Firstly, we confirm the scope and door types.
Next, we inspect each fire door against recognised guidance.
Finally, we explain findings clearly and prioritise actions.

Because of this process, our reports are easy to read and easy to act on.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

Experience Across a Wide Range of Buildings

Our consultants inspect fire doors in residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and complex premises. Consequently, we understand how fire doors perform in real buildings.

Qualified and Registered Inspectors

Our inspectors hold recognised qualifications and appear on an independent register. As a result, regulators, insurers, and dutyholders trust our findings.

Practical and Proportionate Advice

We focus on clear, realistic recommendations. Importantly, our advice is:

• Proportionate to the level of risk

• Clearly prioritised

• Supported by photographs

• Suitable for planning remedial work

Independent and Objective

We operate independently of manufacturers and installers. Therefore, our fire door inspection advice remains unbiased and focused on safety.

Fire Door Inspections and Fire Risk Assessment

Fire doors play a key role within a fire risk assessment. When inspections identify defects, those findings directly inform action plans.

Because we deliver both fire risk assessments and fire door inspections, we provide a joined-up approach that reduces gaps and duplication.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Door Inspections

How often should fire door inspections take place?

Fire doors should be inspected regularly. In higher-risk buildings, inspections often take place every six months or more frequently.

Are fire door inspections legally required?

The law requires fire doors to remain effective. While it does not specify inspection intervals, fire door inspections provide evidence that dutyholders meet this duty.

What does a fire door inspection report include?

Reports include door locations, photographs, defect descriptions, and clear recommendations for improvement.

Speak to a Fire Door Inspection Specialist

If you manage fire safety and need confidence that your fire doors still perform correctly, professional fire door inspections provide clarity and assurance.

Speak directly with an experienced consultant today.

Call: 03333 399 037
Email: info@evolutionsafetysolutions.co.uk