Risk Prioritised Fire Door Surveys Scheduled Around You

In general, fire doors should be inspected at least every six months. This is a widely recommended interval (for example, BS 9999 code of practice) to ensure ongoing safety and compliance. High-use doors or doors in critical locations might need more frequent checks (e.g. quarterly) because they wear faster. Some specific regulations also apply: for instance, in certain residential high-rises, flat entrance doors should be checked every 12 months​. Spectis will help you determine the right inspection schedule for your premises, but six-monthly is a good rule of thumb to stay compliant and safe.

Fire door surveys should be performed by a competent person – someone with proper training and knowledge of fire door standards. Ideally, the inspector should hold a recognised certification such as FDIS Certified Fire Door Inspector. All Spectis inspectors meet these qualifications. Our team’s credentials ensure that the survey is thorough and accurate, so you can trust the findings. Avoid relying on unqualified personnel; improper inspections might miss critical issues. With Spectis, you’re getting a certified expert every time.

Our surveys cover a comprehensive checklist of points to make sure each door will perform in a fire. We examine the door leaf and frame for damage or warping, the intumescent and smoke seals for proper condition, hinges and closures for functionality, door gaps, signage, glazing, and more​. Essentially, every component that affects the fire-resistance and correct operation of the door is inspected. After checking each door, we provide you with a full report detailing any issues found (with photos) and our recommendations. If a door passes all checks, we’ll note that it’s compliant. If not, we’ll specify what’s needed to fix it. (This ensures you have complete information on the state of your fire doors.)

Yes – UK fire safety law requires that fire safety equipment (including fire doors) is kept in good working order, which in practice means it must be inspected and maintained regularly. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on the “Responsible Person” of a premises (e.g. an owner or facility manager) to ensure fire doors are functional and checked. Failing to do so can lead to enforcement action or penalties, especially if faulty doors contribute to harm in a fire. Beyond the law, regular surveys of your fire stopping assets are simply best practice for safety. Spectis helps you stay compliant with all relevant fire door regulations, taking the guesswork out of it.

Absolutely. Our goal is not just to inspect, but to ensure you can remedy any problems easily. If we find issues, we’ll outline them in your action plan. While Spectis focuses on inspections (unbiased, third-party checks), we can advise on next steps for repairs or replacements. We’ll prioritize the issues, and if you need, we can connect you with reliable fire door repair specialists from our network or work with your maintenance team to clarify the fixes required. Many clients appreciate that we remain available for follow-up – you can call us with questions about the report, or even after you start repairs. Think of Spectis as a partner in achieving full fire door compliance, from inspection through to resolution.