Question 1

What is a fire door and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

A fire door is a specially engineered door assembly designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke between sections of a building for a rated period — typically 30 or 60 minutes. Unlike standard doors, every component is tested as a system: the leaf, frame, hinges, seals, and closer. A single non-compliant component can void the entire door's fire resistance rating.

Question 2

Who is legally responsible for fire door compliance?

Accepted Answer

Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, the Responsible Person — typically the building owner, landlord, or managing agent — is legally obligated to ensure fire doors are checked and maintained. Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines and, in serious cases, criminal prosecution.

Question 3

How often do fire doors need to be inspected?

Accepted Answer

For residential buildings over 11m in height, fire doors on communal areas must be inspected every three months, and flat entrance doors at least annually. For other building types, a risk-based approach applies — but at minimum, annual inspections are strongly recommended and often required by insurers.

Question 4

What does your inspection actually cover?

Accepted Answer

We inspect all eight critical components: door leaf integrity, fire-rated hinges, intumescent and smoke seals, closing devices, locking mechanisms, glazing and beading, gaps and alignments, and fire signage. Every non-conformity is photographed and logged in a timestamped digital report.

Question 5

What is FDIS certification?

Accepted Answer

The Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) is the UK's leading accreditation body for fire door inspectors. FDIS-certified inspectors have demonstrated technical competency against a nationally recognised standard. It is widely referenced by insurers, housing associations, and local authorities as the benchmark for credible fire door inspection.

Question 6

Can you repair doors or just inspect them?

Accepted Answer

Both. If our inspection identifies non-conformities, our remedial works team can carry out certified repairs — including seal replacement, hinge upgrades, and door leaf replacement — to restore full compliance. You receive updated certification once remedial work is signed off.

Question 7

Do I get a report for my insurance or local authority?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every inspection produces a comprehensive digital report with photographic evidence, component-level pass/fail status, and a formal compliance certificate. These are formatted to satisfy insurer requirements, housing authority audits, and fire service inspections.

Question 8

How long does an inspection take?

Accepted Answer

A single fire door inspection typically takes 15 to 30 minutes. For full-building surveys, the time depends on the number of doors — we'll provide a clear time estimate alongside your fixed-fee quote before any work begins.

Question 9

What happens if a door fails inspection?

Accepted Answer

You receive a detailed failure report with every specific defect documented and photographed. We provide a prioritised remedial action list and, where required, can carry out repairs directly. Until a failed door is remediated, it should be treated as a fire risk and flagged in your fire safety log.

Question 10

How much does a fire door inspection cost?

Accepted Answer

We charge a fixed fee per door, with volume pricing for full-building surveys. Send us your floor plans or a door schedule and we'll provide a no-obligation quote within 24 hours — no hidden charges, no call-out fees.

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