Fire Door Inspections.

Verified. Documented. Compliant.

Professional fire door inspections aligned with UK regulatory requirements — ensuring door integrity, occupant protection, and legal compliance.

WHY FIRE DOORS MATTER

Fire Doors Are Life-Saving Safety Systems — Not Just Doors.

Fire Doors Are Life-Saving Safety Systems — Not Just Doors.

Fire doors are designed to:

  • Contain fire and smoke

  • Protect escape routes

  • Slow the spread of heat

  • Provide safe evacuation time

When compromised, the entire fire protection strategy of a building is weakened.

Under current UK regulations, responsible persons must ensure fire doors are:

  • Properly installed

  • Maintained

  • Regularly inspected

  • Fully operational

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What the 2022 Fire Safety Regulations Require

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced specific obligations for multi-occupied residential buildings.

In buildings over 11 metres in height:

Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

OFHSES inspections align with these regulatory obligations.

What an OFHSES Fire Door Inspection Covers

Each inspection includes structured evaluation of:

Door Leaf & Frame Integrity

Intumescent & Smoke Seals

Hinges & Hardware

Self-Closers

Gaps and Clearances

Door Certification & Markings

Frequent Non-Compliance Issues Found in UK Buildings

Through field inspections, we regularly identify:

These issues significantly reduce fire containment performance.

How OFHSES Conducts Fire Door Inspections

Step 1 — Door Identification & Classification

Each fire door is logged and categorised.

Step 2 — Detailed Physical Inspection

Structured checklist aligned with industry standards.

Step 3 — Risk Categorisation

Each issue classified:

  • High Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • Low Risk

Step 4 — Photographic Evidence

Documented proof of findings.

Step 5 — Action Plan Delivery

Clear recommendations with priority levels. Each issue classified:

  • No vague language.
  • No ambiguous notes.

Who is Responsible

You likely require regular inspections if you manage:

HMOs

Care homes

Multi-occupancy residential blocks

High-rise buildings

Commercial buildings with compartmentation

Shared common areas

If your building contains fire doors protecting escape routes, inspection is not optional.

Your Inspection Report Includes:

Your Inspection Report Includes:

  • Door-by-door breakdown

  • Photographic evidence

  • Compliance classification

  • Prioritised corrective actions

  • Documentation suitable for audit and enforcement review

Reports are structured, clear, and suitable for management teams and enforcement authorities.

How Much Does a Fire Door Inspection Cost?

Indicative starting point:

From £150 + VAT (where applicable) for up to 10 doors.

Use our estimator tool for a structured range.

Indicative starting point:

From £150 + VAT (where applicable) for up to 10 doors.

Use our estimator tool for a structured range.

Why OFHSES

Inspection With Accountability.
OFHSES provides:

Certified expertise

Structured reporting

Clear categorisation

Regulatory alignment

Transparent Communication

We treat fire doors as critical life-safety systems — not routine checklist items.

Ensure Your Fire Doors Protect — Not Compromise — Your Building.

Secure professional inspection.
Protect occupants.
Maintain compliance.

How often should fire doors be inspected?

For buildings over 11 metres: quarterly for communal doors, annually for flat entrance doors.

It must be repaired or replaced to restore compliance.

Basic checks may be possible, but formal inspections require professional assessment.

Yes, under current UK fire safety regulations in applicable buildings.