Fire Door Inspection
in Eyres Monsell

For duty holders responsible for premises in Eyres Monsell, understanding the requirements for fire door inspection is an important part of maintaining fire safety. The postwar estate housing in Eyres Monsell, with its mix of residential blocks, local precinct shops, schools, and community premises in the LE2 postcode district, all contain fire doors that require regular checking. These doors are critical components in a building's fire safety strategy, designed to compartmentalise fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and allowing occupants time to evacuate safely. A fire door inspection in Eyres Monsell ensures these vital safety features remain in efficient working order.

Many premises within Eyres Monsell, from blocks of flats to shops and community halls, will have fire doors. For residential buildings, these include communal area doors and, in some cases, flat entrance doors. In commercial and public premises, fire doors are found in corridors, stairwells, and between different occupancy areas. The purpose of these inspections is to identify any defects or damage that could compromise their effectiveness in a fire. A fire door inspection in Eyres Monsell typically costs £200 to £650 per survey, with the exact figure depending on the building's specific characteristics. The quote for this service will be provided by the local firm we put you in touch with.

What a Fire Door Inspection Covers

A fire door inspection involves a detailed examination of all components of a fire door assembly to ensure they are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant standards. The scope of the work and, consequently, the price will vary based on several factors. These include the total number of fire doors in scope within the building, whether flat entrance doors are to be included in addition to communal doors, the building's height and tenure (e.g., residential, commercial, mixed-use), and the access arrangements for occupied flats if they are part of the inspection. Some firms may offer to quote for remedial work at the same visit, while others will provide a separate quotation following the inspection report.

The inspection typically covers:

• Door leaf: Checking for damage, correct thickness, and integrity.
• Door frame: so that it is properly installed and undamaged.
• Hinges: Verifying they are correctly fitted, secure, and in good condition.
• Closers: Confirming they close the door fully and effectively from any angle.
• Intumescent strips and smoke seals: Checking for presence, condition, and correct fitting.
• Glazing: Inspecting fire-rated glazing for integrity and correct installation.
• Ironmongery: so that all handles, locks, and other hardware are fire-rated and functioning correctly.
• Gaps: Measuring gaps around the door to ensure they are within permissible limits.
• Signage: Checking for correct and clear fire door signage.

How the enquiry works

Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out the inspections ourselves. Our process is designed to connect you with a local fire safety firm that can provide the service you need.

1. You send us the details: You provide us with information about your premises and your fire door inspection requirements.
2. We pass them to a local firm: We forward your enquiry to a suitable local fire safety company.
3. That firm contacts you with a quote: The chosen firm will get in touch with you directly to discuss your needs and provide a quotation for the inspection work.
4. You deal with them directly: All subsequent communication, including scheduling and payment, will be directly between you and the fire safety firm.

The Legal Position on Fire Door Inspections

As a duty holder, you have a legal responsibility to ensure the fire safety measures within your premises are maintained in efficient working order. This includes fire doors. The primary legislation governing fire safety in England and Wales is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO). Article 17 of the FSO places a general duty on the Responsible Person to ensure that fire safety facilities, equipment, and devices are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order, and in good repair.

Specific requirements for fire doors were enhanced by the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Regulation 10 of these regulations introduces more stringent duties for Responsible Persons in multi-occupied residential buildings above 11 metres in height. For these buildings, the Responsible Person must undertake best endeavours to check all flat entrance doors at least annually and all communal fire doors at least quarterly. This includes so that the doors are compliant with the requirements of the FSO.

For other premises, such as commercial buildings, schools, or community centres, fire doors remain covered by the general duty under Article 17 of the FSO to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order. The inspection of fire doors should be carried out by a competent person. Competence typically means having sufficient training, experience, and knowledge in fire safety to be able to carry out the task. Guidance for the maintenance of timber fire door assemblies is often found in standards such as BS 8214, and the work is normally carried out against the guidance provided in Approved Document B of the Building Regulations.

It is important to remember that this page provides general information and is not specific advice for your particular building. The enforcement of fire safety legislation in Eyres Monsell sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the type of premises.