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At AK Fire Safety, we understand that fire doors are a critical part of a building’s life‑safety system. Whether you’re a commercial property, high‑rise residential block, school, or care facility, our fire door inspection service ensures your doors perform as intended — giving you peace of mind and helping you maintain regulatory compliance.
Fire doors help contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes and therefore protect lives and property. As our own service page notes: “Any slight alteration to the door or its surroundings can affect the performance of the door.” akfiresafety.co.uk
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Article 17) you must ensure fire‑resisting doors and escape doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained. akfiresafety.co.uk+1
For buildings over 11 m in height, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require more frequent checks (e.g., communal fire doors at least every 3 months; flat entrance doors annually) in certain circumstances. akfiresafety.co.uk+1
Regular documented inspections help you identify issues early (e.g., damaged hinges, incorrect gaps, faulty closers) — common failure points in fire doorsets. akfiresafety.co.uk
A thorough visual and functional check of each fire door assembly: door leaf, frame, hinges, closers, seals/intumescent strips, glazing, gaps, hardware and signage.
A documented report for each doorset inspected: date, location, type, condition, and any defects found or remedial actions required. (As our page states: “Documented inspections … a minimum … date of inspection; name of facility; building address; name of person(s) performing inspection; individual record of each inspected and tested fire door assembly.”) akfiresafety.co.uk
Clear RAG (Red / Amber / Green) style condition ratings and prioritised recommendations for any remedial work required.
Advice on future maintenance intervals, based on usage, risk, and building type — aligning with industry guidance (e.g., inspection every 6–12 months as a minimum). Fire Industry Specialists Ltd+1
Optional follow‑up remedial works and a regular maintenance / retest schedule to keep your fire doors compliant and in proper working order.
Commercial offices, retail spaces, warehouses and factories
Residential blocks (especially high‑rise) including flats with communal areas
Schools, colleges, care homes, healthcare premises
Landlords and letting agents responsible for shared/common fire door assemblies
Event venues and temporary structures where fire door performance is critical
Based in Northampton, with UK‑wide coverage and experienced engineers. akfiresafety.co.uk+1
We specialise in passive fire protection (including fire doors) and understand the nuance of door performance, fire‑rated assemblies and legal compliance.
We provide a clear, professional service — detailed reports, prioritised recommendations, transparent pricing.
Our inspection service isn’t just a “tick‑box” job — we help you understand what the issues are, why they matter, and how to rectify them.
As our own site says: “AK Fire Safety is a professional and dependable business, providing Local and national coverage.” akfiresafety.co.uk
Pricing will vary depending on number of doors, building complexity, access logistics, remedial work requirements.
Small‑scale site (e.g., 1–10 doors) – basic inspection service
Larger sites or multi‑location estates – volume pricing, scheduled programmes
Additional costs may apply for: difficult‑access doors, remedial repairs identified, specialist joinery or hardware replacement, high‑rise building access requirements
(For an accurate quote, please contact us and we will provide a tailored proposal.)
Contact us to arrange a site survey or receive a no‑obligation quote.
We schedule a convenient time to carry out the door inspection(s).
On site, our engineer inspects each door according to the checklist, takes notes/photographs, and identifies any issues.
Within days (or as agreed) you receive a full report and recommendations.
You retain the documentation for compliance, insurance and regulatory purposes.
We offer scheduled retests and maintenance plans to keep you on‑track and compliant.
Our fire door inspection service aligns with UK industry guidance and legislation:
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – article 17 (maintenance of fire‑resisting doors) akfiresafety.co.uk+1
BS 9999:2017 (Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings) provides best‑practice for inspection intervals and processes. Fire & Security Systems
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (for high‑rise residential) – especially communal and flat entrance fire‑doors. akfiresafety.co.uk+1
Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) makes it a legal requirement to ensure that fire resisting doors and escape doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained in order for them to perform in the event of a fire.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, often referred to as the FSO, applies to all buildings other than domestic housing, and replaces 118 pieces of previous fire legislation, including the old fire certificate. The law now shifts responsibility from the fire authorities for fire safety to whoever is the responsible person for the building.
Please Note the authorities have the power to enforce the FSO and do prosecute or even close buildings down where breaches are discovered.
Documented Inspections Documented inspections have been put into place because without proper documentation valuable safety information about a fire door may be lost leading to improper maintenance. At a minimum the following should be provided in an inspection report:
