2. In-Depth Fire Door Compliance Survey

Certified Inspection, Clear Reporting, Full Compliance

Our Fire Door Compliance Survey is the most detailed inspection service we offer. It’s a full, component-by-component examination designed to bring your building to verified fire door compliance. Each door is inspected, measured, photographed, and documented in line with current fire safety standards.

Who is this for?

• Designated person in control with responsibility for the Fire Safety Strategy on the premises    

• Building owners and managers preparing for audit or certification

• Facilities with multiple fire doors requiring evidence of compliance

• Property managers seeking an independent, competent-person report

• Organisations needing detailed documentation for insurers or Fire Safety Officers

What to Expect

1. Pre-Inspection Site Visit: Before any inspection begins, we conduct a site visit to assess health and safety requirements, establish site access, contact points, and entry protocols and agree on inspection scope, timings, and methodology.  This stage ensures minimal disruption to your building operations.

2. Detailed door-by-door inspection – Every door is examined against 22 point compliance checks . This is carried out by certified technicians using our tailored inspection reports.

3. Depending on client requirements, inspections may be:

   1. Non-invasive – surface-level assessment of visible components.

   2. Invasive – selective removal of architrave to examine fire-stopping between wall and frame (typically 1 in 15 doors sampled). Reinstatement of architrave may require minor redecorating or painting which remains the responsibility of the client.   

4. Evidence collection – Each door is assessed, photographed, and assigned a unique identifier.

5. Compliance scoring – Doors are rated as compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant.

6. Recommendations – You receive clear actions, prioritised by urgency, to reach full compliance.

What you'll receive

• A comprehensive report which summarises the fire door protection capability of the premises in an easily understood summary document.

• A Fire Door Register of all doors inspected

• An individual report for each door with component-by-component grading

• A summary report of all door component conditions found

• Photographic evidence of findings

• A pictorial guide to fire door anatomy for easy reference

• This documentation provides a clear audit trail — a key part of maintaining the Golden Thread of fire safety compliance.

• Option for follow-up inspection or repair coordination

• From request to report completion depending upon the number of doors to be inspected we look to conclude inspection and follow up report within 1 - 2 weeks.

• Remedial work can be costed and contracted thereafter through our Fire Door certified approved third-party service provider.

How this differs from a Basic Fire Door Check

• Time & detail: Comprehensive Survey = 10-15 mins per door vs. Basic Check = up to 1 hour total.

• Evidence: Includes photos, measurements, and unique IDs — suitable for audits.

• Outcome: Signed competent-person report with actionable next steps.

• Purpose: To achieve compliance — not just identify fire doors.

Follow On Steps 

• Once your survey is complete, you’ll know exactly what’s required to bring your building into full compliance. 

• I can connect you with experienced tradespeople from my trusted network to complete any repairs. 

• After that, schedule a Periodic Fire Door Compliance Check every 6 months to maintain ongoing safety and legal compliance.