Commercial fire door inspections are a vital part of maintaining fire safety in any commercial building or multi-occupied residential building.
Regular fire door inspections ensure that every fire door and escape door performs as intended to protect escape routes and allow safe evacuation during a fire.
Fire door inspectors check for compliance with fire safety regulations, including the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Understanding the role of the responsible person, the fire door regulations, and the inspection process is vital to maintaining a safe environment for all users of the commercial building.
At Yeoman Shield, we help provide a fire risk assessment, as well as all the fire doors and knowledge needed to be up to standard and ensure compliance with UK Law from the ground level up.
Click here, call 0113 279 5854 or email info@yeomanshield.com, no matter where in the UK you are based, so we can help with your fire door inspections and keep you safe.
During a fire door inspection, a competent person examines every individual fire door component. This includes:
Inspectors verify that the door is correctly installed, closes fully, and has no visible damage.
A detailed fire door inspection report is then provided, often with photographic evidence, to document the door’s condition and fire-resisting qualities.
Once the commercial building (or domestic premises) is checked, we provide the third-party certification to show that correct fire door installation took place, and your premises are safe against fire and smoke.
Under the Fire Safety Act and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations, it is a legal requirement for the responsible person to inspect fire doors regularly.
Building owners, responsible persons, and facilities managers must ensure all fire-resistant doors and flat entrance doors in communal areas are adequately maintained and regularly inspected.
Compliance helps to avoid enforcement action and ensures passive fire protection systems function correctly during an emergency.
Regular inspections and annual checks are essential to maintain each fire door’s ability to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
Over time, existing doors can become damaged or lose their fire resistance, reducing protection for occupants.
Fire door maintenance and proper fire door inspections ensure that all components meet current regulations and building regulations, keeping occupants safe and the property compliant.
To keep fire doors in optimal condition, the following practices are essential:
Using a fully trained, third-party certified inspection team ensures the highest fire safety standards are met.
Professional fire door inspection services not only assess doors in commercial properties but also in residential buildings, communal areas, and flat entrances.
Whether inspecting new doors or maintaining older door sets, working with experts ensures up-to-date compliance, reduces fire risk, and supports safe evacuation procedures in line with the reform fire safety order.
To learn more about fire door inspections, don’t hesitate to contact Yeoman Shield today.
