Fire door surveys and inspections allow for deficiencies to be identified and for remedial repairs to be implemented to ensure that the spread of fire or smoke is minimised to provide building occupants with sufficient time to escape.

An effective fire door inspection regime should include in-house visual inspections by a competent person and where necessary, full surveys by a competent contractor.

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Fire doors are a critical part of a premises fire protection measures and will be found in almost all buildings. Fire doors, also known as fire resisting doorsets are used to assist in preventing the spread of fire and smoke.

Fire doorsets are often subjected to damage due to general wear and tear, misuse, and/or malicious acts, and must undergo regular inspection and maintenance to ensure they continue to operate and function as designed.

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Overview of the law on fire doors

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The primary function of a fire doorset is to prevent fire and smoke spreading unchecked throughout a building in the event of an emergency. This is fundamental requirement to ensure that the escape routes stay clear of heat and smoke whilst the occupants exit the building safely. This prevention of fire spread can also significantly reduce the extent of fire and smoke damage to a building or business.