Fire Door Inspection & Quality Control
Professional, impartial fire door audits and detailed reports with photo evidence for HMOs, high-rise blocks, and social housing. Providing property managers AND LANDLORDS with CLEAR EVIDENCE-BASED FINDINGS
Paul Chapman – Specialist Freelance Fire Door Inspector
FULLY QUALIFIED
Highly Qualified Level 3 Fire Door Specialist
Providing over 35 years of expertise in construction and quality oversight
Fully digitalised assessment process providing PDF reporting
Available to support and working with clients including schools, NHS trusts, housing associations, and care providers across Yorkshire and throughout the UK, ensuring safety and compliance in every commercial setting.
Why Choose Us
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Speed & Efficiency
We deliver rapid, accurate inspections with a focus on swift reporting and minimal disruption to your business operations.
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Clear Communication
Our technical precision is matched by clear, direct communication, ensuring you fully understand every finding and recommendation.
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Reliable Compliance
Comprehensive photographic documentation and adherence to BS 8214 standards.
FIRE DOOR SURVEYS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Detailed Reporting
Our technical precision extends beyond the physical site. We deliver comprehensive photographic documentation and detailed inspection reports, ensuring every finding is recorded with absolute clarity for your peace of mind.
DETAILED INSPECTIONS • PHOTOGRAPHIC REPORTING • QUALITY CONTROL • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Who We Work With
We provide fire door inspections across a wide range of building types and sectors:
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Schools and academies
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Care homes and NHS
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Housing associations and residential blocks
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HMO landlords
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Commercial buildings
Fire Door Inspections Across the UK
We provide fire door inspections nationwide. We cover major cities and towns including Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Bradford, Hull and many more.
What We Check in Every Inspection
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Door leaf and frame condition — structural integrity, damage, warping and certification marks
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Gap measurements — all four sides checked against manufacturers standards and BS standards.
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Intumescent and smoke seals — present, correctly fitted, undamaged and not painted over
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Self-closing device — tested from any open position to confirm it closes fully and latches
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Hinges — correct type, number and fixing specification for the door’s weight and fire rating
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Locks, latches and hardware — appropriate specification, free from obstruction
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Glazing where fitted — Checked for appropriate identification, condition and suitability.
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Signage — “Fire Door Keep Closed” or “Fire Door Keep Shut” as appropriate
Why Regular Fire Door Inspections Matter
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person for any non-domestic building must ensure that fire doors are maintained in effective working order. The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have strengthened these duties further — particularly for residential buildings above 11 metres.
Fire doors that are poorly maintained, incorrectly fitted or missing components can fail to contain a fire, putting lives at risk and exposing the responsible person to serious legal liability.
Regular professional inspection by a qualified inspector helps identify defects, record door condition and provide evidence of on going inspection and maintenance, which helps support on-going fire safety management, This helps identify problems before they become critical.
Regular fire door inspections provide the Responsible Person with a clear record of door condition, identified defects and areas requiring remedial work.
Fire Door Inspecting UK
Keeping your building safe isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about protecting the people inside. At Fire Door Inspecting UK, we specialise in professional, reliable fire door inspections that give you peace of mind and help you understand door condition and address identified fire-safety defects.
What You Receive After Every Inspection
Every fire door inspection includes a comprehensive written compliance report. The report covers:
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A door-by-door record of findings, referenced by location within the building
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A clear pass/fail or minor status for each door against current standards
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Photographs of any defects identified
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Prioritised remedial action recommendations
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A summary suitable for submission as evidence in a fire risk assessment or local authority audit
