Professional Fire Door Inspections & Fire Condition Surveys

Fire doors are a critical element of a building's passive fire protection system, designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and provide occupants with valuable time to evacuate safely. In the UK, building owners and Responsible Persons have legal duties under fire safety legislation to ensure fire doors are correctly installed, routinely inspected, and maintained in an effective working condition. Regular fire door inspections help identify damage, wear, or installation defects that could compromise performance, while supporting compliance with regulations. Ensuring fire doors remain fit for purpose is essential for protecting lives, property, and demonstrating ongoing compliance with fire safety requirements.

If you own, manage, or are responsible for a building, you may have a legal duty to ensure that fire doors are regularly inspected and maintained to an appropriate standard. Effective fire door management is essential for protecting occupants, preserving escape routes, and meeting your obligations under UK fire safety legislation.

Our fire door inspection services support a wide range of clients, including:

  • Landlords

  • Building Owners

  • Managing Agents

  • Property Management Companies

  • Housing Associations

  • Local Authorities

  • Facilities Managers

At Richmond Jowett, we provide comprehensive Fire Door Inspections and Fire Condition Surveys throughout the UK, helping building owners, developers, contractors, housing providers, and facilities managers maintain safe, compliant buildings.

Our accredited inspectors carry out detailed assessments on both new-build developments and existing properties, identifying defects, compliance issues, and potential fire safety risks before they become costly problems.

Whether you require inspections for a single building or an entire property portfolio, we deliver clear, evidence-based reports that help you meet your legal responsibilities and protect occupants.

Our Fire Door Inspection Services

Fire doors are one of the most important passive fire protection measures within any building. A poorly installed, damaged, or incorrectly maintained fire door can significantly reduce the level of protection provided during a fire.

Our inspections assess every critical component of the fire door assembly, including:

  • Door leaf condition

  • Door frame condition

  • Fire and smoke seals

  • Hinges and ironmongery

  • Door closers

  • Locks and latches

  • Vision panels and glazing

  • Threshold gaps and perimeter gaps

  • Signage and identification

  • Intumescent products

  • Installation quality

  • Overall compliance with current fire safety guidance

Every inspection is completed using recognised industry standards, with all findings supported by photographic evidence where required.

We undertake detailed Fire Condition Surveys across a wide range of property types, providing an in-depth assessment of passive fire protection measures and identifying areas requiring remedial work.

Our surveys are suitable for:

  • Residential apartment blocks

  • High-rise buildings

  • Commercial offices

  • Schools and universities

  • Healthcare facilities

  • Hotels

  • Student accommodation

  • Care homes

  • Industrial premises

  • Mixed-use developments

Our reports provide practical recommendations, prioritised actions, and clear explanations to assist duty holders in achieving compliance.

New Build Fire Door Inspections

Even newly constructed buildings can contain fire door installation defects.

Our new-build inspection service identifies issues before project handover, helping developers and contractors avoid expensive remedial works after occupation.

Typical issues identified include:

  • Incorrect installation

  • Excessive perimeter gaps

  • Missing intumescent seals

  • Incorrect ironmongery

  • Damaged doors

  • Poor frame installation

  • Non-compliant glazing

  • Incomplete certification

Independent inspections provide confidence that fire doors have been installed correctly and perform as intended.

Existing Building Fire Door Surveys

Over time, everyday use, alterations, and poor maintenance can affect the performance of fire doors.

Our inspections help building owners understand the current condition of their fire doors and identify defects that may compromise fire compartmentation.

We provide practical recommendations for repair, maintenance, or replacement where required.

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