Fire Door Inspection
BM Trada Q-Mark Certified
BM Trada Q-Mark certified fire door inspections in accordance with BS 8214. Full photographic reporting with prioritised remedial recommendations.
What is a Fire Door Inspection?
A fire door inspection is a systematic inspection of every fire door in a building to confirm it will perform as rated during a fire. An FD30-rated door must hold back fire and smoke for 30 minutes. An FD60-rated door must hold for 60 minutes. The inspection checks whether each door can still deliver that protection.
Under Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, building owners and managers of residential buildings with storeys 11 metres or above must carry out regular checks of all fire doors in common parts. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 already places a broader duty on responsible persons to maintain fire safety measures in non-domestic and residential common areas.
What a Fire Door Inspection Covers
Every fire door inspection we carry out follows BS 8214 and covers the full door assembly:
- Door leaf condition — checking for warping, damage, delamination, and correct FD rating
- Frame and seals — intumescent strips and smoke seals checked for continuity around the full perimeter
- Gap measurements — calibrated feeler gauges (max 3mm sides/top, 8-10mm threshold)
- Hinges — minimum three, CE marked and rated for fire door use
- Self-closing device — tested for function and speed from multiple open angles
- Glazing — fire-rated panels with correct beading and intumescent glazing tape
- Certification and signage — original certification labels and correct “Fire Door Keep Shut” signage
Each door receives a pass, advisory, or fail grading. You receive a full photographic report with prioritised remedial actions.
FD30 vs FD60 Fire Door Ratings
- FD30 — 30-minute fire resistance. Standard fire doors found in most commercial buildings, offices, residential common areas, and flat entrance doors.
- FD60 — 60-minute fire resistance. Required in higher-risk locations: high-rise stairwells, plant rooms, kitchens, and areas with higher fire load.
The required rating for each doorway is determined by the building’s fire strategy and fire risk assessment.
When You Need a Fire Door Inspection
- Quarterly flat entrance door checks (residential buildings 11m+)
- Annual communal area fire door inspections (residential buildings 11m+)
- Annual inspections for all commercial premises
- After any damage, modification, or hardware replacement
- As part of your fire risk assessment review
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire door inspections are legally required for residential buildings over 11 metres and recommended for all non-domestic premises.
You Need a Fire Risk Assessment If You Have:
High-rise residential buildings
Buildings over 11 metres require quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door inspections
Blocks of flats
Communal area fire doors and flat entrance doors must be regularly inspected
Commercial premises
Offices, shops, warehouses and all non-domestic buildings under the RRO 2005
Exemptions
Single private dwellings (houses) are exempt from mandatory fire door inspection requirements. However, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), blocks of flats, and any building with communal areas must have fire doors regularly inspected.
Our Fire Door Inspection Process
A structured 5-step approach to fire door inspection, from booking to certified report delivery.
Book Your Inspection
Call us or fill in the form. We schedule around your building access and resident requirements.
Surveyor Arrives
A BM Trada Q-Mark certified surveyor arrives with calibrated gauges and inspection equipment.
Doors Inspected
Every fire door is inspected to BS 8214 — leaf, frame, seals, gaps, hinges, closer, glazing, and signage.
Report Delivered
Full photographic report with pass/advisory/fail grading and prioritised remedial recommendations within 24 hours.
Remedial Support
We can arrange remedial works or provide specifications for your chosen contractor to carry out repairs.
Fire Door Inspection Costs UK 2026
Pricing is based on the number of doors and the size of the building. The more doors, the lower the unit cost.
Factors affecting cost: Costs are influenced by building access requirements, door locations (e.g. risers, plant rooms), and whether you need a combined survey covering both fire doors and passive fire protection.
Fire Door Legislation & Standards 2026
The legal and regulatory framework governing fire door inspection requirements in the UK.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures including fire doors in proper working order. Applies to all non-domestic premises and communal areas of residential buildings.
Fire Safety Act 2021
Clarified that the Fire Safety Order applies to flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings, making these doors the responsibility of the building owner or manager.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (Regulation 10)
Introduced mandatory quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual inspections of flat entrance doors in residential buildings over 11 metres.
Building Safety Act 2022
Established the Building Safety Regulator and introduced gateway points for higher-risk buildings, with enhanced requirements for fire door documentation and inspection.
BS 8214:2025 Update
Updated guidance for the inspection and maintenance of timber-based fire doors, reflecting new test standards and construction methods.
Residential PEEPs Regulations
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans become mandatory for high-rise residential buildings, requiring fire doors on escape routes to be verified as fully functional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about fire door inspections answered by our experts.
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Ready to Get Your Fire Door Inspection?
Professional service from BAFE-accredited engineers. 24-hour turnaround. From £15/door.