LE18 · South Wigston
Fire Door Inspection
in South Wigston
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.
For duty holders in South Wigston, understanding the requirements for fire door inspection is an important part of so that building safety. Given the area's composition of dense terraced housing built for former factory and barracks workers, a local high street, and light industrial premises, many buildings in postcode district LE18 will contain fire doors. These doors are crucial components in a building's fire safety strategy, designed to compartmentalise fire and smoke, allowing occupants safe escape and limiting damage. A professional fire door inspection in South Wigston helps ensure these critical safety features remain effective. Premises such as blocks of flats, houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), shops with flats above, and various light industrial units typically require these inspections. A fire door inspection in South Wigston typically costs £200 to £650 per survey. This figure depends on the specific building, including its size and the number of doors to be inspected. The exact quote will be provided directly by the local firm we put you in touch with.
What a Fire Door Inspection Covers
A fire door inspection involves a detailed assessment of each fire door assembly, including the door leaf, frame, hinges, seals (intumescent and smoke), and ironmongery. The scope of the work and, consequently, the price can vary based on several factors. These include the total number of fire doors in scope within the building, whether flat entrance doors are included in the survey (which is often a requirement for residential blocks), and the building's height and tenure. The cost can also be affected by whether remedial work is quoted at the same visit, which can sometimes be more efficient, and by access arrangements for occupied flats, which may require coordination with residents.
How the Enquiry Works
Our service simplifies the process of finding a competent fire door inspection firm. The process involves four straightforward steps:
- You send us the details of your building and your fire door inspection needs.
- We pass these details to a local firm that specialises in fire door inspections in your area.
- That firm will then contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a detailed quote.
- You then deal directly with the chosen firm for the inspection and any subsequent work.
We are an enquiry service and do not carry out the inspections ourselves. We connect you with local professionals who can provide the service you need.
The Legal Position on Fire Doors
The legal obligation to maintain fire safety measures, including fire doors, rests with the Responsible Person for the premises. Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a general duty to ensure all fire safety measures are maintained in efficient working order and good repair. More specifically, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, regulation 10, introduces explicit requirements for residential buildings containing two or more sets of domestic premises. In residential buildings above 11 metres in height, the Responsible Person must make best endeavours to check flat entrance doors annually and communal fire doors quarterly.
For other premises, fire doors remain covered by the general duty to keep fire safety measures in efficient working order. The guidance for fire door assemblies, particularly for timber fire door assemblies, is often found in BS 8214. The overall guidance against which the work is normally carried out is Approved Document B. It is crucial that any assessment of fire doors is carried out by a competent person. This page provides general information and should not be taken as specific advice for your building. Enforcement of fire safety regulations in South Wigston sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the premises type.
Questions duty holders ask
7 answers
How often must fire doors be checked?
For residential buildings over 11 metres, flat entrance doors must be checked annually and communal fire doors quarterly, as per the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. For other premises, fire doors must be maintained in efficient working order, which often means regular checks as part of your fire risk assessment review cycle or when issues are identified.
Does the 11 metre rule apply to my building?
The 11-metre rule applies to residential buildings containing two or more sets of domestic premises. If your building is a single dwelling, a commercial property without residential units, or a residential building below 11 metres, these specific regulations for flat entrance doors and communal doors do not apply, though general maintenance duties under the Fire Safety Order still hold.
What makes a fire door fail an inspection?
Common reasons for a fire door to fail an inspection include gaps around the door or frame, damaged seals (intumescent or smoke), incorrect hinges, non-compliant ironmongery, unsuitable glazing, or signs of damage to the door leaf or frame itself. The door must also close properly and securely into the frame.
Can a general joiner carry this out?
Fire door inspections and remedial work require specialist knowledge beyond general joinery skills. A competent person for fire door work understands fire safety regulations, fire door construction, and the specific performance requirements of fire door assemblies. It is advisable to use a firm with proven expertise in this field.
Do I get a certificate or a report?
Upon completion of a fire door inspection, you will typically receive a detailed report. This report will outline the findings for each inspected door, identify any defects or non-compliances, and often recommend remedial actions. It serves as an important record for your fire safety management plan.
What is the typical cost for a fire door inspection?
A fire door inspection in South Wigston typically costs £200 to £650 per survey. This cost is influenced by factors such as the number of doors, the type of building, and the complexity of access. The firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote tailored to your building's needs.
How do I arrange an inspection through your service?
To arrange an inspection, you simply provide us with details about your building and your requirements. We then pass this information to a local, competent firm. That firm will contact you directly to discuss your needs and provide a quote for the fire door inspection. We act solely as an enquiry service.
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.