Fire Door Inspections
for the Manchester area
Ensure your premises are safe with a professional Fire Door Inspection
Fire is a major concern in a busy city like Manchester. A dense mixture of historic buildings, commercial hubs, and residential areas make the city particularly vulnerable.
To address these risks, conducting regular Fire Door Inspections is essential. Non-compliance can result in severe penalties and, most importantly, compromise the safety of occupants.
Certified Fire Door Inspectors in Manchester
At Atlantas, our fire safety consultants are FDIS trained and fully qualified in fire door regulations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO: 2005).
We conduct detailed inspections for a variety of buildings, including:
- Care homes & healthcare facilities
- Schools & universities
- Offices & workplaces
Our 35-point fire door inspection checklist ensures your doors meet legal and safety standards, protecting your occupants and maintaining your insurance cover.
How we can help your Manchester business
Why choose us?
- Manchester-based expertise
- Accredited fire door inspectors
- Fast quotes
- 5-star rated service
Based just outside of Manchester, we understand the specific needs of businesses and institutions in the North West.
When you reach out, we’ll provide you with a detailed fire door inspection quote within 24 hours, because we value your time.
We also pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service. Our satisfied clients consistently rate us 5 stars for our professionalism and expertise.
How does it work?
- Book your fire door inspection online – We’ll send you a clear quote and timescales of when you can expect your fire door inspection to take place.
- On site assessment – One of our fire door inspectors will attend your premises and inspect all fire doors to identify existing and potential failings.
- Detailed fire door inspection – We’ll check the functionality, correct installation and effectiveness of all key elements of your fire doors, including hold-open devices, glazing, intumescent strips and required dimensions for accessibility compliance.
- Comprehensive report – We’ll provide a report outlining the risks identified, clear recommendations and required actions so you can communicate this easily to your stakeholders.
- Trusted contractor recommendations – We can recommend a panel of trusted contractors to carry out any remedial work identified to bring all fire doors up to the required standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A fire door inspection is a crucial process to guarantee health and safety standards within buildings. A comprehensive fire door inspection ensures that fire doors are operational, compliant, and efficient in safeguarding occupants and assets against the hazards of smoke and flames during fire incidents.
Our fire door evaluations aim to mitigate the spread of fire, allowing occupants crucial time to escape. Our inspection service includes a thorough assessment of each fire door, involving 34 industry-specific checks to identify potential hazards. Through on-site evaluations, we provide detailed reports, complete with images, highlighting any issues with door installation or functionality. Recommendations are outlined in the report, including essential corrective measures to align with current safety guidelines and regulations, along with suggestions for non-critical improvements.
Compliance with Building Regulations and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 mandates such inspections, emphasising the legal obligation to uphold fire protection standards. While fire risk assessments typically cover existing fire doorsets to some extent, a comprehensive inspection survey may be necessary to address issues like improper fitting, missing components such as intumescent seals, and evident signs of damage beyond the scope of sampling.
Fire resisting doors serve as essential passive fire protection mechanisms, particularly in areas prone to high fire risk. Regular inspections are necessary to address damages caused by misuse or wear and tear, ensuring these doorsets maintain their effectiveness.
Yes, fire door inspections are a legal requirement. Regular fire door inspections must be carried out by a qualified inspector. A fire door inspection survey will ensure that your property’s fire doors comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. An inspection will ensure that your fire doors are installed properly and in excellent working condition.
As a mandatory requirement of the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005, it is important that your fire doors are inspected regularly (once every 6 months as a rule). This changes with the type of property that you manage. That being said, if your doors are used more frequently or are in high-traffic areas, it is important that you inspect them on a more regular basis.
If a fire door doesn’t meet safety standards, it must be repaired or replaced to remain compliant. We provide a clear report with next steps and recommended contractors.
Some of the most frequent issues include:
- Gaps between the door and frame exceeding regulation limits
- Missing or damaged intumescent seals
- Faulty door closers or hinges
- Unauthorised modifications (e.g. added vents or cut-outs)
According to the Fire Safety Order, the person responsible for ensuring inspections are carried out on time is the “responsible person”. In most cases, it is the person who is responsible for the daily management of the building, which could be the building manager, landlord or even the property owner.
The cost of a fire door survey will depend on a variety of factors such as the number of fire doors that require an inspection. We ensure you receive the best possible price. Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to advise.
We’re based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, which is ideally placed to cover a wide area in the North, including Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. That being said, we’re always happy to travel further afield if needed.
- Fire door inspections should be carried out at least once every 6 months
- Fire doors in high traffic areas should be inspected more frequently than other doors.
- Just occupied a new building? More frequent inspections should take place in the first year.