Fire Door Survey
A fire door survey is a systematic assessment and evaluation of fire doors to ensure they meet safety standards and regulatory compliance, identifying any issues that may compromise their effectiveness in the event of a fire.
If you're concerned about your current fire doors, or you're aware that you are due for a fire door inspection, we offer a fire door survey service. We will individually identify all fire doors and conduct thorough fire door checks to determine if maintenance upgrades can be deducted or if new fire-resistant doors need to be installed. We record any defects using the Bolster System.
Our Fire Door Survey Service
Upon the successful completion of the necessary fire door surveys, our next step will be to address the specific areas that require our attention. Whether your requirements involve the installation of new fire doors, performing repairs on existing ones, conducting routine maintenance, or providing regular servicing, we are well-equipped to deliver the precise solutions needed to ensure the safety and functionality of your fire doors.
We take pride in offering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to your unique fire door needs, ensuring that your fire safety measures are reliable and up to code.
Certified Surveyors
Certified experts, meaning that we can help your business stay fire safety compliant at all times.
Detailed Surveys
We provide executive reports of all fire door surveys, summarising the inspection alongside a breakdown of any costs.
Industry Leading
Optimising your building's fire safety and security to the highest possible manufacturing standards.
Our systems will record the following for every fire door survey:
- The locations of existing fire doors
- What the before & after looks like, in terms of any fire door maintenance being completed
- What actions are required
- Fire door survey date reminders, before and after photos of the work, and a reminder of when the next inspection is needed.
Importance of Regular Fire Door Surveys
Once the fire door installations have been expertly completed, we extend our commitment to ensuring their ongoing safety and compliance through regular fire door surveys and maintenance. It's essential to note that, as per legal requirements, fire doors must undergo thorough inspections every 12 weeks. To streamline this process and alleviate any of your concerns, we offer a convenient solution through our post-installation inspection service, designed to make future fire door surveys hassle-free.
We proactively schedule and conduct these inspections at 12-week intervals, guaranteeing timely and comprehensive attention to your fire doors, all in compliance with legal regulations for fire door surveys.
Bolster & OneTrace System For Fire Doors
We deliver a complete fire door maintenance and survey service, ensuring every door remains safe, compliant, and fully traceable throughout its lifecycle. To achieve this, we utilise Bolster and OneTrace, two industry-leading digital compliance platforms.
These systems allow us to carry out detailed fire door surveys, record every stage of maintenance, and provide clients with a transparent, auditable record of works completed. Using real-time data capture and cloud-based reporting, we ensure that every fire door is tracked, documented, and managed in line with current fire safety regulations.
Fire Door Survey FAQs
The Fire Risk Assessment covers areas in Fire Compartmentation and Fire Doors but this covers only samples of some areas in the building, therefore any defects identified in these areas could be present throughout the building. Having a Fire Compartmentation or Fire Door Survey means we can confirm whether the rest of the building needs any remedial work by surveying all of the concerned areas.
Once we have completed our fire door survey, you will receive an executive summary, which will provide you with an overview of our findings once the survey is conducted. You will also receive an in-depth survey report and itemised cost breakdown along with a formal quotation letter within 7 business days.
You can contact us by emailing enquiries@element-pfp.co.uk, giving us a call at 0116 467 0387 or using our contact form. We will discuss the services you need for your building and email you a quote, typically within 1-2 business days.
What Our Fire Door Survey Includes
A full fire door survey from Element PFP covers all aspects, not just the main door itself. We inspect every door and its frame, checking hinges, closers, latches, handles, intumescent and smoke seals, glazing (if applicable), the certification label, and the fit between the door & frame (including gaps).
We also assess whether the door is closing and latching correctly, whether the hardware is fire-rated, and whether any damage (e.g. warping, cracks, missing parts) or unauthorised modifications might affect performance.
After the physical inspection, we provide a detailed report, with annotated photos, priorities for any repairs or replacements, and practical advice to keep you compliant and confident that your fire doors are working as they should.
Legal Requirements & Frequency of Surveys
Under UK fire safety law, particularly the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the 'responsible person' at non-domestic premises must ensure that fire doors are correctly installed, maintained, and inspected so they are fit for purpose.
In many cases, fire door inspections, or at least visual checks, should happen at least every six months, though buildings with higher fire risk, high foot traffic, or special use (healthcare, education, high-rise residential) will require more frequent and detailed surveys.
Common Faults We Find During Surveys
During surveys, we often come across issues that seem small but can seriously reduce the effectiveness of a fire door. Examples include:
- Broken, missing or painted-over intumescent seals that fail to expand properly in heat, allowing smoke or fire to pass through.
- Excessive gaps (top, bottom, or sides) between door and frame, which can allow fire, heat or smoke to spread faster.
- Hinges or door closers that are worn, misaligned, missing screws, or not closing properly from all positions.
- Damaged glazing or vision panels, or glazing that is incorrectly installed or not fire-rated.
- Missing or unreadable signage (“Fire Door Keep Shut” etc.), misuse of doors (propped open), or hardware that does not match certification.
Fire door surveys can help catch these issues early, allowing you to avoid non-compliance, reduce risk, and extend the life of your fire doors.
Who Needs Them & When to Schedule
Almost all non-domestic buildings will need fire door surveys: offices, hospitals, schools, retail premises, factories, apartment blocks, leisure venues, etc. Even residential buildings (especially multi-occupied) must attend to fire doors on common parts, communal corridors, etc.
Ideal scheduling points include:
- When the building is first occupied
- After any alterations, refurbishments or installation of new services (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) that penetrate or pass through fire-resisting structures
- When doors are visibly worn, damaged, or failing to operate correctly
- If there’s been a fire, smoke damage or near miss
- And at regular intervals (e.g. every 6 months or more frequently if usage or risk is high).