🚪 Fire Door Inspections: Are Yours Compliant with 2022 Regulations?

A fire door that doesn’t close properly, has damaged seals, or hasn’t been maintained is no fire door at all.

That’s why the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced new legal responsibilities for building owners and managers.

Let’s break down what these regulations mean—and how to ensure your fire doors are compliant.

🔍 What Do the 2022 Regulations Say?

As of January 23, 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require:

✅ For all multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres:

• Quarterly inspections of all fire doors in communal areas.

• Annual inspections of flat entrance doors (where accessible).

✅ For commercial and public buildings:

• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 remains in effect, requiring that fire doors form part of your fire risk assessment and are maintained in working order.

These rules were introduced following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, emphasising the critical role fire doors play in passive fire protection.

🚪 What We Check During a Fire Door Inspection

At Omega Fire & HSE Services Ltd, we carry out thorough fire door inspections using trained assessors with industry-recognised qualifications. Our checks include:

• Door leaf condition: Warping, cracks, holes

• Frame and seals: Intumescent strips and smoke seals intact

• Door closers: Fully functional and effective self-closing action

• Gaps: No more than 3-4mm around the edges

• Signage: Compliant “Fire Door Keep Shut” or “Fire Door Keep Locked” signage

• Hinges: Securely fixed, minimum of 3, undamaged and appropriately fire-rated

• Locks and latches: Must not interfere with self-closing mechanism

We provide a detailed report with photos, findings, and clear recommendations.

⚠️ Common Fire Door Failures We See

• Doors propped open with wedges or bins

• Missing or damaged seals

• Gaps too wide between door and frame

• Broken closers or missing hinges/screws

• No regular inspection record

Even a small fault can mean the door will fail during a fire—and lead to legal consequences.

🏢 Who Is Responsible?

Under UK law, the Responsible Person (usually the building owner, managing agent, or employer) must ensure that fire doors are:

• Installed correctly

• Regularly inspected

• Maintained in working order

• Recorded as part of the fire risk assessment

Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, fines, or even prosecution.

🔧 How OFHSES Can Help

Omega Fire & HSE Services Ltd offers:

• Fire Door Surveys & Inspection Reports

• Remedial Recommendations

• Compliance with Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

• Support for residential, commercial, and specialist care settings

We combine technical knowledge with practical advice—so you're not just compliant, you’re confident.

✅ Book Your Fire Door Inspection Today

Don’t wait until an audit—or a fire—to find out your fire doors aren’t compliant.

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