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Fire door inspection

Fire door inspections that make defects, priorities and next actions clear.

Apex inspects fire doors for visible condition, correct operation and common compliance issues, then provides a report your team can use to plan remedial works.

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Inspection scope

What Apex checks during a fire door inspection.

The purpose of an inspection is to identify visible issues that may affect how a fire door performs as part of the building's fire strategy.

Each door is assessed in a structured way so findings can be recorded consistently. Where defects are identified, Apex highlights the issue, explains why it matters and provides practical remedial recommendations.

Door leaf and frame
Checks for visible damage, warping, splitting, poor fit, unsuitable alterations and frame condition.
Gaps and alignment
Reviews the relationship between the door and frame, including excessive gaps and signs that the door may not close correctly.
Seals and glazing
Checks intumescent strips, smoke seals where present, glazing panels and associated components for obvious defects.
Closers and ironmongery
Reviews self-closing action, hinges, locks, latches, handles, letterboxes, hold-open devices and other visible hardware.
Signage and use
Checks required signage, misuse, wedging, access issues and obvious operational risks.

Request a quote

Send your building type, site location and approximate door count. Apex can advise the best next step.

Corridor used for fire door compliance inspections
Compliance reporting

Your report should be useful beyond the day of inspection.

Apex reports are designed to support the people who need to make decisions: responsible persons, facilities managers, landlords, managing agents and maintenance contractors.

  • Door-by-door findings with clear location references.
  • Photographs of relevant defects and condition concerns.
  • Prioritised remedial recommendations where issues are identified.
  • Records that can support maintenance planning and internal compliance files.
GOV.UK fire door guidance for relevant residential buildings highlights routine checks, resident information, records and the need to address issues identified. Apex uses this context to shape plain-English reporting for property teams.
Who books us

Suitable for one door, one building or a wider property portfolio.

Apex can inspect individual problem doors, full buildings or multiple properties where a consistent report format is needed.

Responsible persons

Evidence-led inspections to support duty holders and internal records.

Facilities teams

Clear defect lists for maintenance planning and contractor instruction.

Landlords

Support for commercial and residential common area compliance records.

Managing agents

Repeatable reporting for buildings across a managed portfolio.

Fast answer

How often should fire doors be inspected?

The right inspection frequency depends on building type, use, risk assessment findings, occupancy and the amount of wear the doors experience.

For many premises, fire doors should be checked regularly as part of planned fire safety management. In certain residential buildings in England where the top storey is above 11m, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require best endeavours to check flat entrance fire doors at least every 12 months and communal fire doors at least every 3 months.

Do I Need Inspection?
"The inspection gave us a clear door-by-door action list, which made it much easier to plan remedial works."
Commercial Property Manager
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