Fire door compliance has received increased attention following the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
If you manage property in Essex, understanding inspection expectations is essential.
For buildings over 11 metres in height:
For smaller buildings, inspection frequency depends on risk profile and Fire Risk Assessment findings.
During inspections across Essex, common defects include:
Fire doors must function correctly to protect escape routes.
Even if a fire door appears compliant, lack of documented inspection may result in:
Structured inspection records are critical.
Essex contains a large number of:
These property types often require structured fire door inspection programmes.
Offices, retail units, and industrial buildings must also maintain compliant fire doors.
Operational changes may require review of inspection frequency.
OFHSES provides:
We ensure inspections are clearly recorded and professionally presented.
If your property:
A structured inspection may be required.
