LE67 · Coalville
Fire Door Inspection
in Coalville
In residential buildings above 11 metres the Responsible Person must make best endeavours to check flat entrance doors annually and communal fire doors quarterly. In other premises fire doors remain covered by the general duty to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order.
Duty summary
England & Wales
- Duty
- Fire Door Inspection
- Instrument
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, regulation 10
- Also
- article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the maintenance duty
- Standard
- BS 8214 for timber fire door assemblies, and Approved Document B
- Frequency
- Communal doors quarterly and flat entrance doors annually, in residential buildings above 11 metres
- Carried out by
- A competent person
- Enforced by
- Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
- Guide price
- £200 – £650 per survey
Guide price only. The firm we pass your enquiry to sets its own price once it knows the building.
If you are responsible for a building in Coalville, you may need a fire door inspection. Buildings in the LE67 postcode district, whether terraced housing, high street premises or the large distribution and manufacturing facilities on the outskirts, often contain fire doors. These doors are a critical part of a building's fire safety strategy, designed to compartmentalise fire and smoke, allowing occupants time to evacuate safely. A regular fire door inspection in Coalville helps ensure these vital safety features remain in effective working order.
Many types of premises require fire door inspections. This includes blocks of flats, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), commercial properties such as shops and offices, and industrial units. The need arises from the legal duty to maintain fire safety provisions. A fire door inspection in Coalville typically costs £200 to £650 per survey. This figure depends on the specific building and the number of doors involved. The firm we put you in touch with will provide a precise quote. Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We connect duty holders with local fire safety firms who can carry out these inspections.
What a Fire Door Inspection Covers
A fire door inspection is a detailed examination of each fire door assembly. This includes the door leaf, frame, hinges, closers, seals (intumescent and smoke), and any associated hardware like locks or vision panels. The inspection checks for compliance with relevant standards and legislation, identifying any damage, wear, or incorrect installation that could compromise the door's fire integrity. Factors that can influence the price of an inspection include the total number of doors in scope, whether flat entrance doors are included in addition to communal doors, the building's height and tenure, and whether the firm provides a quote for remedial work at the same visit. Access arrangements for occupied flats will also be taken into account when scheduling the work.
How the Enquiry Works
- You send us the details of your enquiry using our online form.
- We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that covers the Coalville area.
- That firm will contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a quote.
- You then deal directly with the firm to arrange the inspection. We are not the ones who carry out the work.
The Legal Position
Maintaining fire doors is a legal requirement for duty holders. The primary legislation is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO), specifically Article 17, which places a general duty on the Responsible Person to ensure that all fire safety measures are maintained in efficient working order and in good repair.
More specific requirements were introduced by the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, particularly regulation 10. For residential buildings with at least two dwellings and that are over 11 metres in height, the Responsible Person must make best endeavours to check all flat entrance doors annually. This includes checking the self-closing device. They must also check communal fire doors quarterly. In other premises, fire doors remain covered by the general duty under the FSO to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order.
Inspections are typically carried out against guidance such as Approved Document B and standards like BS 8214 for timber fire door assemblies. It is crucial that any assessment is carried out by a competent person with appropriate knowledge and experience. This page provides general information and is not specific advice for your building. Enforcement in Coalville sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the building type.
Questions duty holders ask
7 answers
How often must fire doors be checked?
For residential buildings over 11 metres, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require communal fire doors to be checked quarterly and flat entrance doors annually. For other premises, there is no fixed frequency, but the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained in efficient working order. This typically means regular inspections, often annually, or more frequently if there is high traffic or known issues.
Does the 11 metre rule apply to my building?
The 11-metre rule specifically applies to residential buildings with at least two dwellings. This measurement is taken from the ground level to the height of the top floor. If your building is below this height, or is not residential, the specific quarterly and annual checks under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 do not apply, but the general duty to maintain fire safety measures under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 still does.
What makes a fire door fail an inspection?
Common reasons for failure include damage to the door leaf or frame, gaps around the door, incorrect or missing intumescent or smoke seals, faulty or missing self-closing devices, inappropriate hinges, or non-compliant glazing. Any defect that compromises the door's ability to resist fire and smoke for its specified duration will result in a failure.
Can a general joiner carry this out?
A general joiner may have some relevant skills, but a fire door inspection requires specialist knowledge of fire door standards, regulations, and specific components. The inspection must be carried out by a competent person. It is advisable to use a firm with specific expertise in fire safety and fire door maintenance to ensure compliance and the effectiveness of your fire doors.
Do I get a certificate or a report?
Following an inspection, the firm you engage will provide a detailed report. This report typically outlines the condition of each fire door, identifies any defects, and recommends remedial actions. It serves as evidence that you have fulfilled your duty to maintain fire safety provisions. There is no specific 'certificate' for fire door inspections, but the report is the key document.
What is the typical cost of an inspection?
A fire door inspection in Coalville typically costs between £200 and £650 per survey. This cost can vary depending on factors such as the number of doors to be inspected, the complexity of the building, and whether flat entrance doors are included. The firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote based on your building's needs.
How does Leicester Fire Risk Assessment help me?
Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out the inspections ourselves. Instead, we take your enquiry details and pass them to a local fire safety firm that is qualified to conduct fire door inspections in the Coalville area. That firm will then contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a quote for their services.
Sources and review
Checked against Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 reg.10, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 art.17, BS 8214 and Approved Document B on . We recheck this page against the legislation quarterly, and sooner if the law changes. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at enquiries@leicesterfireriskassessment.co.uk and we will correct it.
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This page is general information about fire safety law in England and Wales. It is not a fire risk assessment and it is not legal advice. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Responsible Person must ensure an assessment is carried out by a competent person.