Fire doors play a vital role in protecting people, property and escape routes by helping to prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building. However, their effectiveness depends on correct installation, ongoing maintenance and regular inspections to identify damage, deterioration or defective components.
At Black Cat Group, we provide professional fire door inspections for commercial buildings, residential developments and managed properties. Our thorough assessments help identify potential safety concerns, support your fire safety responsibilities and provide clear recommendations for any necessary remedial work.
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Fire doors are an essential part of a building's passive fire protection system. Even relatively minor defects, such as damaged seals, excessive gaps or faulty door closers, can affect their ability to perform as intended in the event of a fire.
Our fire door inspection service is designed to assess the condition and operation of existing fire door assemblies, identifying visible defects and areas requiring further investigation or remedial attention.
We provide a practical, systematic approach to inspections, helping building owners, landlords, facilities managers and Responsible Persons understand the condition of their fire doors and the steps required to maintain appropriate fire safety standards.
Checking for damage, distortion, deterioration, poor installation and unauthorised alterations that may compromise the integrity of the fire door assembly.
Assessing the gaps around the door leaf, its alignment within the frame and whether these are consistent with the door manufacturer's specifications and supporting evidence.
Examining the presence, condition and positioning of intumescent strips and smoke seals, where required, to identify missing, damaged or unsuitable components.
Checking that hinges, locks, latches and other essential hardware are appropriately fitted, securely fixed and functioning correctly, with compatibility assessed where supporting information is available.
Testing whether self-closing devices operate effectively and allow the door to close fully into its frame, including engagement with the latch where applicable.
Inspecting glazing, glazing beads, vision panels, letter plates and other apertures for visible defects or alterations that could affect the door's fire-resisting performance.
Checking relevant fire door signage and examining available identification labels, certification markings or manufacturer information to help establish the door's specification and maintenance requirements.
Assessing the overall condition of the fire door assembly, including signs of wear, impact damage, obstruction, misuse or alterations that may affect safe operation.
We understand the importance of clear advice, reliable assessments and practical recommendations when it comes to managing fire safety.
Our approach focuses on providing building owners and managers with the information they need to make informed decisions about their fire doors.
Whether you require a one-off fire door survey or ongoing inspections across multiple properties, our aim is to help you identify potential risks and maintain effective fire protection.
A professional fire door inspection should provide more than a simple pass or fail assessment. It should give building owners and those responsible for fire safety a clear understanding of each door's condition and any action required.
Following an inspection, our reporting can include:
Our aim is to provide straightforward, informative reports that support effective maintenance planning, prioritisation of repairs and the ongoing management of your building's fire safety arrangements.
Fire doors should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure they remain safe and effective. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Responsible Persons have a duty to keep fire safety measures in good working order.
For multi-occupied residential buildings in England over 11 metres in height (measured to the top storey), the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require:
For other buildings, inspection frequency should reflect the property's use, condition and fire risk assessment.
We help property owners and managers plan regular inspections, identify defects and maintain effective fire safety standards.
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