Keeping Fire Doors Compliant, Functional, and Life-Saving
Fire doors are one of the most critical safety features in any building — but only when they’re working properly. At RTJ of Sussex, we provide thorough, fully documented fire door inspections to ensure your fire doors meet legal requirements and perform exactly as they should in the event of a fire.
Whether you manage an office, care home, apartment block or school, we’ll make sure your fire doors are safe, compliant, and up to standard — without the jargon or disruption.
What We Check During an Inspection
Our qualified engineers inspect every part of the door and frame to ensure it meets current regulations. A typical fire door inspection includes:
Door leaf condition and integrity
Intumescent seals and smoke seals
Door closers and their functionality
Hinges, latches, and hardware compliance
Frame condition and fitting
Gaps, alignment, and ease of operation
Signage and installation standards
Certification and labeling checks
Are Fire Door Inspections a Legal Requirement?
Yes — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and more recently the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, the person responsible for a building must ensure fire doors are checked and maintained regularly.
As of 2025, the following applies:
- Quarterly checks are required on all fire doors in communal areas of multi-occupied residential buildings over 11m in height.
- Annual inspections are required for flat entrance doors in the same buildings.
- All fire doors should be regularly checked and maintained, regardless of building type, to ensure safety and legal compliance.
Who Needs a Fire Door Inspection?
Apartment blocks and HMOs
Schools and nurseries
Care homes and supported living
Offices and workplaces
Hotels and hospitality venues
Warehouses and commercial units
Book A Fire Door Inspection Today
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