Fire Safety Compliance

Fire Door Inspections

Fire doors are a critical component of your building's passive fire protection system. Regular inspections ensure they will perform as certified in the event of a fire — and keep you compliant with UK fire safety legislation.

Every 6 Months

BS 8214 recommends fire doors are inspected at least every 6 months

Legal Requirement

Fire Safety Act 2021 requires regular checks in all multi-occupied residential buildings

Non-Compliance Risk

Failure to maintain fire doors can result in enforcement notices and prosecution

Peace of Mind

Regular inspections identify issues before they compromise fire safety

Fire Door Inspection Checklist

Based on BS 8214 guidelines, every fire door should be checked for the following:

Door closes fully into the frame from any angle

Intumescent seals and smoke seals are intact and continuous

Gaps between door and frame are 2-4mm (max 8mm at threshold)

Self-closing device operates correctly and closes the door fully

Hinges are secure with no missing or loose screws (minimum 3 hinges)

No damage, holes, or unauthorised modifications to the door leaf

Glazing is fire-rated and undamaged with intact beading

All hardware (handles, locks, latches) is fire-rated and functional

"Fire Door Keep Shut" signage is present and legible

Door is not propped or wedged open (unless hold-open device fitted)

UK Fire Door Legislation

Fire Safety Act 2021 — Requires the "responsible person" for all multi-occupied residential buildings to ensure fire doors in communal areas are regularly inspected and maintained.

Building Safety Act 2022 — For higher-risk buildings (18m+), quarterly inspection of all fire doors in communal areas and annual inspection of flat entrance doors is now mandatory.

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — The responsible person must ensure all fire safety measures, including fire doors, are maintained in good working order.

BS 8214:2016 — The British Standard for fire door assemblies, recommending inspection intervals and maintenance procedures.

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