Passive Fire Protection for Flat Entries

Flat entrance doors are vital for containing fire and smoke, protecting communal escape routes, and keeping residents safe. Fire safety for flats literally starts at the front door. 

Under current regulations, flat owners are responsible for maintaining these doors, often with inspections coordinated by building managers. RiskFire provides certified fire door inspections, maintenance, and installations to ensure every flat entrance meets legal standards.


Apartment & Flat Entry Fire Safety Challenges

Flat entrance doors are a crucial part of a building’s fire safety system—designed to contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and safeguard lives. Following the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, responsibility for maintaining these doors now lies with individual flat owners, even when inspections are coordinated by building managers or managing agents.



The main challenges include understanding legal obligations around fire risk assessment in flats, identifying non-compliant doors, and arranging timely maintenance or replacement. Many doors in older properties were installed before current standards and may no longer meet fire or smoke resistance requirements.

At RiskFire, we help residents, landlords, and managing agents navigate these responsibilities with confidence. Our certified inspectors carry out detailed assessments to identify issues such as poor seals, gaps, or damaged hardware, while our accredited installers provide compliant replacements and remedial works where needed. We combine expert guidance, clear communication, and professional workmanship to make compliance straightforward—ensuring every flat entrance door performs exactly as intended when it matters most.

Fire Risk Assessment for Blocks of Flats

A fire risk assessment in flats is the essential starting point for any fire safety programme. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person is legally required to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out, regularly reviewed, and acted upon. A fire risk assessment block of flats covers communal areas including corridors, stairwells, and plant rooms.


Where it identifies deficiencies in flat entrance fire doors or fire stopping, the Responsible Person has a legal obligation to carry out the required remedial works. The assessment determines scope and priority. RiskFire carries out fire risk assessment in flats to PAS 79 methodology, producing a clear prioritised action plan managed through our FireHub platform. Where remedial works are required, we can carry out the full scope of required fire safety improvements for the block of flats under one contract.



Person holding phone, scanning fire door label. Blue and white sign reads
Person holding phone, scanning fire door label. Blue and white sign reads

Working in Occupied Residential Buildings


Carrying out passive fire protection for flats in occupied buildings is a different challenge to working on commercial or vacant properties. Residents are at home, often for extended periods, and access to individual flats must be agreed in advance with each resident. 


RiskFire works closely with landlords, managing agents, and resident liaison teams to plan access programmes that respect residents' routines and minimise inconvenience. Our fire safety contractors are trained to work courteously in residents' homes, maintaining cleanliness at all times. Where residents are unable or unwilling to provide access, we support managing agents through the process, providing full documentation of all attempts made and works completed.

Covering all existing, occupied, and new buildings, services include:

Why Choose RiskFire?

At RiskFire, we deliver practical, cost-effective passive fire protection for flats, including flat entrance fire door inspections, remedial works, and replacements that prioritise safety, compliance with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and minimal disruption to residents. Our experienced flat entry fire safety contractors focus on targeted repairs rather than unnecessary replacements, helping clients effectively manage costs while still achieving full compliance. With a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, approved materials, and attention to detail, we ensure every fire door performs as intended—providing complete confidence and peace of mind.


RiskFire – Your Trusted Fire Safety Partner!