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Fire Door Inspections

Fire doors play an effective part in a building's overall passive fire safety measures, successfully preventing the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building, assuming that they have been correctly installed and maintained. 

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British Standard for Fire Door Inspections

We inspect and certify fire doors in line with BS 8214:2016 and relevant testing standards to ensure they perform effectively, meet legal requirements, and provide vital protection against fire and smoke.

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Code of Practice - BS 8214:2016

BS 8214:2016 is the British Standard for timber-based fire door assemblies, guiding their specification, installation, and maintenance. It ensures fire doors effectively contain fire and smoke, supporting compliance with fire safety legislation. The standard covers key elements like hardware, seals, glazing, and ongoing inspections.

Understanding Fire Door Tests

BS 476 Part 22 is a British Standard for testing how long door assemblies can resist fire, while BS EN 1634 Part 1 is a European Standard that tests fire resistance and smoke control for doors and windows. Both are used to certify fire doors and ensure they provide effective protection.
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What We Check During a Fire Door Inspection

Fire doors, depending on where they are installed, must be inspected by a competent person regularly. This can be 6-monthly in buildings of a higher risk, such as a hospital or care home, but this depends on the national guidance as well as your fire risk assessment and the quality of the current installations.
Door Integrity
We examine the door leaf for damage, warping, or any signs that it may no longer perform as a fire barrier.
Frame Condition
We check that the frame is correctly installed, secure, and free from gaps or damage that could affect fire resistance.
Gaps and Clearances
We measure gaps around the door (especially between the door and frame) to ensure they meet fire safety standards, typically 2–4 mm.
Intumescent Seals
We inspect the presence, condition, and correct fitting of intumescent (expanding) seals that block fire and smoke.
Smoke Seals
Where required, we check cold smoke seals for damage, compression, or gaps that would allow smoke to pass.
Fire-Rated Glazing
If the door contains glass, we ensure it’s properly fire-rated, fitted securely, and free from damage.
Hinges and Ironmongery
We check that hinges, locks, closers, and handles are fire-rated, correctly fitted, and functioning properly.
Self-Closing Device
We test the door’s ability to close fully and latch without manual assistance, as required for fire doors.

Why Choose DB Fire Risk Assessments for Fire Door Inspections

Our expert team delivers thorough, standards-compliant fire door inspections to help you stay safe, compliant, and fully informed every step of the way.

Trust

We work across care homes, schools, offices, and more. Trusted by businesses to keep people safe.

Standards

We follow PAS 79, BS 8214:2016, and all relevant fire safety laws to keep you fully compliant.

Expertise

Fire door inspections are carried out by qualified, experienced, trained professionals. 

Reliability

We help you stay ahead of inspection cycles with regular checks and reminders.

What Our Clients Say

  • We were recommended Darren Bond Fire Risk Assessments and were extremely pleased with the service. Darren contacted us promptly and arranged a convenient time to visit. He was efficient, friendly, fair, and clearly very knowledgeable. We feel much more confident after his assessment and would happily recommend him.
    The Oaks Medical Centre
    Nottingham
  • Darren was incredibly helpful and responsive to our needs. He went above and beyond the brief, and his advice and expertise were invaluable throughout. I would highly recommend DB FRA to anyone seeking reliable fire safety support.
    Wallace Jone Estate Agents
    Nottingham
  • Darren Bond has been conducting Fire Risk Assessments for my organisations over several years, consistently delivering work of the highest standard. His assessments are exceptionally thorough, with well-structured reports that provide actionable insights. He consistently offers valuable guidance and practical recommendations, demonstrating an understanding of regulatory compliance and the unique operational needs of smaller charitable organisation. His commitment to ensuring timely delivery and tailored support, has made him an invaluable partner in maintaining our fire safety standards.
    National Holocaust Museum
    Nottingham

  • Darren carried out our yearly FRA at our Northern Service Depot on the 29/07 this year. His professionalism and duty of care to ensure our service depot was fully compliant and safe were second to none. His report was easy to follow and well laid out, ensuring that the points raised were easily identifiable and easy to follow. His action plan for the most severe risks was highlighted in such a way that made them understandable and made us aware of what required our immediate attention. We will definitely be using Darren in the future.
    MTS Equipment Ltd
    Leicester

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