Fire Door Inspections
A fire door inspection involves a methodical examination and assessment of fire doors to verify their adherence to safety protocols and regulations, pinpointing any potential issues that could undermine their efficiency during a fire incident.
Fire Door Inspections
A fire door inspection involves a methodical examination and assessment of fire doors to verify their adherence to safety protocols and regulations, pinpointing any potential issues that could undermine their efficiency during a fire incident.
Certified Fire Door Surveys
At RiskFire, we take pride in our team of certified Fire Door Inspectors, ensuring every evaluation meets the highest standards of safety and compliance. Our thorough fire door survey process verifies that all fire doors are fully functional and reliable, providing confidence that they will perform effectively in the event of a fire.
We provide specialised fire door inspections tailored to each door, delivering a comprehensive report that highlights potential risks, outlines necessary actions to meet current safety standards, and recommends critical enhancements to improve safety.
Our Fire Door Inspection Safety Checklist
As a certified Fire Door Inspection company, we follow a comprehensive checklist to assess all critical components of your fire doors, including:
- Fire door frames – checking correct installation and ensuring they are free from damage or obstructions.
- Intumescent seals – verifying they expand properly under heat to seal gaps between the door and frame, preventing smoke and fire spread.
- Door closers – ensuring doors close fully and latch securely to eliminate gaps.
- Hinges – confirming correct installation and secure attachment to both door and frame.
- Vision panels – checking correct sizing and suitable glazing material that meets safety standards.
- Fire-rated hardware – including locks, handles, and panic bars, ensuring proper function without impeding operation.
- Signage – verifying that appropriate fire safety signs are in place to aid emergency evacuations.
Using a detailed inspection process, we evaluate:
Overall compliance with UK fire safety regulations
Fire-resistance performance
Door construction and integrity
Condition of intumescent seals and fire-rated ironmongery
Frame alignment, closers, and hardware adjustments
Fire Door Inspections as Part of a Wider Safety Strategy
As one of the UK’s most established fire door risk assessment companies , RiskFire delivers comprehensive services across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Commercial
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- New Build
- Student accommodation
- Education
- Residential
- Facilities management
- Social housing
In addition to our thorough fire door survey service, we offer ongoing maintenance solutions to ensure your fire doors continue to operate effectively and remain fully compliant with the latest fire safety regulations.
Great projects start with great technology
Onetrace is a comprehensive, user-friendly, cloud‑based platform designed specifically for the fire protection industry—enabling teams to capture, monitor, review, and report all fire‑related works in one unified system. With features such as custom forms, drawing mark‑up, real‑time job progress, and offline capability, Onetrace ensures full traceability and transparency across surveys, installations, and remedial works.
The platform reduces administrative burden, enables accurate proof of work for clients, and supports compliance efforts by aligning with third‑party accreditation standards—making it a powerful tool for organisations managing firestopping, fire doors and other passive/active fire protection tasks.
Our Accreditations
When it comes to Passive Fire Protection, you need a partner you can trust. At RiskFire, we’re proud to be accredited by leading industry bodies, ensuring our work consistently meets the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
Our certifications mean our processes and quality management systems are regularly audited and approved — giving you confidence that every project is completed to the highest professional standard.
When you choose RiskFire as your fire door inspection company, you’re choosing proven expertise, reliability, and complete peace of mind for your property’s fire protection.
Why Choose RiskFire for Fire Door Inspections?
At RiskFire, we provide comprehensive fire door surveys to assess the condition, compliance, and performance of your existing doors. As a fully UK-accredited fire safety company, our fire door inspectors ensure that every door in your building meets current legislation and industry standards.
Our fire door testing is designed to be practical, thorough, and easy to understand, providing a clear roadmap of any remedial or maintenance work required. Whether for residential, commercial, or public buildings, our team ensures your fire doors are safe, compliant, and fully functional.
RiskFire – Your Trusted Fire Safety Partner!
Fire Door Testing FAQs
How often should fire doors be inspected?
For high-traffic buildings such as hospitals, schools, and residential blocks, quarterly fire door inspections are recommended.
Annual inspections are typically sufficient for lower-traffic premises. Your Fire Risk Assessment should specify the appropriate frequency for your building.
What qualifications should fire door inspectors hold?
Fire door inspectors should hold a recognised accreditation such as the FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme). RiskFire’s fire door inspectors are fully qualified and up to date with current standards including BS 8214 and the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
What is a fire door risk assessment?
A fire door risk assessment evaluates the condition, specification, and compliance of fire doors in a building, identifying those that pose a risk due to defects or non-compliance.
RiskFire’s inspection reports include a risk rating for every door inspected, giving you a clear prioritised action list.
What is the difference between fire door inspection and fire door servicing?
A fire door inspection is an assessment of condition and compliance. Fire door servicing involves hands-on maintenance work - adjusting closers, replacing seals, correcting gaps - carried out at the same visit or as a follow-up.
RiskFire provides both, and can combine inspection and servicing into a single planned maintenance programme.
What are the most common issues found during an inspection?
Our surveys often identify "ease and adjust" issues, where gaps between the door leaf and frame are too large for intumescent seals to work effectively.
Other common problems include damaged or missing seals, non-fire-rated hardware, painting over hinges or seals, and faulty self-closing mechanisms that prevent the door from latching fully.
What kind of report will I receive after the inspection?
You will receive a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report that acts as a "clear roadmap." Powered by Onetrace technology, our reports provide:
A detailed maintenance and inspection history for each door.
A highlight of potential risks and necessary remedial actions.
Accurate proof of work to support your compliance efforts and audit requirements.
Are your fire door inspectors certified?
Yes. Riskfire takes pride in a team of certified Fire Door Inspectors. As a fully UK-accredited fire safety company, our processes and quality management systems are regularly audited by leading industry bodies. This ensures that every survey meets the highest professional standards and provides you with complete peace of mind.
What happens if a door fails the inspection?
If your fire doors are found to be non-compliant, RiskFire provides full guidance on how to fix any issues. Our report will outline whether the door requires remedial maintenance (such as replacing seals or adjusting hardware) or a full replacement. We supply and install a wide range of certified doors (FD30 to FD120) to restore your building’s safety immediately.
