Fire Door Inspection Requirements Under the Building Safety Act

The mandatory fire door inspection regime for higher-risk buildings — frequencies, competence, and common failures.. Mandatory Fire Door Inspections The Building Safety Act 2022 mandates regular inspection of fire doors in higher risk buildings. Inspection Frequencies Flat entrance doors : Annual inspection by a competent person Common area fire doors : Quarterly checks by the building safety manager All fire doors : Full inspection every 5 years by a third party accredited inspector Common Failures 1. Excessive gaps ( 3mm threshold, 4mm frame) 2. Missing or damaged intumescent strips 3. Missing or damaged cold smoke seals 4. Self closers failing to close door fully 5. Damaged glazing or glazing beads 6. Hinges — fewer than 3 or non CE marked 7. Signage missing or incorrect For fire door surveys, contact us.