LE2 · Highfields
Fire Door Inspection
in Highfields
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 Highfields, Leicester, and need a fire door inspection, we can connect you with a local fire safety firm. Highfields, with its dense Victorian terraces and large subdivided villas immediately east of the city centre, presents a unique set of fire safety challenges. This area, within the LE2 postcode district, has one of the highest concentrations of shared houses and licensable Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the city, alongside a mix of shops and places of worship. Many of these properties rely on properly functioning fire doors to protect occupants. A fire door inspection in Highfields is typically required for landlords, managing agents, and building owners of these residential properties, as well as commercial premises and places of worship, to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. A fire door inspection in Highfields typically costs £200 to £650 per survey. This figure depends on the size and complexity of the building, and the specific quote will come directly from the fire safety firm we put you in touch with.
What a fire door inspection covers
The scope of a fire door inspection will vary depending on the building type and its specific requirements. Generally, the firm we connect you with will assess the condition and functionality of all fire doors within the scope of the survey. This includes checking the door leaf, frame, hinges, closers, seals (intumescent and smoke), and ironmongery to ensure they are compliant and in good working order. The number of doors in scope will directly influence the time taken and therefore the cost of the inspection.
Consideration will also be given to whether flat entrance doors are included in the inspection, as these often have specific requirements. The building's height and tenure (e.g., privately owned, rented, social housing) can also affect the scope, particularly for residential blocks. Some firms may offer to quote for remedial work identified during the inspection at the same visit; this is something to discuss directly with the company that contacts you. Access arrangements for occupied flats are an important factor, as the assessor will need to gain entry to inspect flat entrance doors where these are included in the survey.
How the enquiry works
- You send us the details of your building and your fire door inspection needs.
- We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that serves the Highfields area.
- That firm will contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a quote.
- You deal directly with the fire safety firm for the inspection and any subsequent work. We do not carry out the work ourselves.
The legal position on fire door inspection
The legal requirements for fire door inspection stem from several key pieces of legislation and guidance. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, specifically regulation 10, places new duties on Responsible Persons in multi-occupied residential buildings. For these buildings, the Responsible Person must undertake best endeavours to ensure that flat entrance doors are checked annually and communal fire doors are checked quarterly.
Beyond this, article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) mandates that all fire safety measures, including fire doors, must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order, and in good repair. This general duty applies to virtually all non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. For timber fire door assemblies, BS 8214 provides guidance on their specification, installation, and maintenance. Approved Document B, which supports the Building Regulations, is the guidance against which much of the fire safety work, including fire door specifications, is normally carried out.
In plain English, this means that if you are the Responsible Person for a building, you have a duty to ensure your fire doors are regularly inspected and maintained. The assessment must be carried out by a competent person who has sufficient training, experience, knowledge, and other qualities to enable them to carry out the task properly. This page provides general information and is not specific advice for your building. Enforcement of fire safety regulations in Highfields 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 multi-occupied residential buildings above 11 metres, flat entrance doors should be checked annually and communal fire doors quarterly, as per the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. For other premises, fire doors are covered by the general duty to maintain fire safety measures in efficient working order under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The frequency for these buildings should be determined by a fire risk assessment.
Does the 11 metre rule apply to my building?
The 11-metre rule specifically refers to multi-occupied residential buildings that are 11 metres or more in height. This height is measured from the ground to the floor of the top storey. If your building fits this description, the specific inspection frequencies for flat entrance and communal fire doors apply to you under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
What makes a fire door fail an inspection?
A fire door can fail an inspection for various reasons, including gaps around the door or frame, damaged seals (intumescent or smoke), incorrect or missing hinges, ill-fitting or damaged door closers, inappropriate ironmongery, or if the door itself is damaged or not certified as a fire door. Any of these issues can compromise its ability to resist fire and smoke.
Can a general joiner carry this out?
A fire door inspection must be carried out by a competent person. While a general joiner may have carpentry skills, they may not possess the specific knowledge and training required for fire door regulations, standards, and components. It is important to ensure that the person undertaking the inspection has demonstrable competence in fire door assessment.
Do I get a certificate or a report?
Following a fire door inspection, the firm we put you in touch with will provide a detailed report. This report typically outlines the condition of each fire door inspected, identifies any defects, and recommends remedial actions. It serves as a record of compliance and an action plan for maintaining your fire doors.
How much does a fire door inspection cost?
A fire door inspection in Highfields typically costs between £200 and £650 per survey. This price range is a guide, and the actual cost will depend on factors such as the number of doors, the type of building, and its accessibility. The firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote based on your building's requirements.
Do you carry out the fire door inspections yourselves?
No, we do not carry out fire door inspections ourselves. Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We take your details and pass them to a local, qualified fire safety firm that operates in Highfields. That firm will then contact you directly to discuss your needs, provide a quote, and conduct the inspection.
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.