Fire Door Inspection in Exeter
Schedule regular fire door inspections with MBP Fire Protection Ltd, trusted local fire door specialist for Exeter, Torquay, and all surrounding Devon locations, to ensure these vital safety features are in proper working order and keeping your property secure.
Keeping Fire Doors Throughout Devon Functional & Compliant
Fire door inspection is a critical aspect of maintaining the fire safety compliance of properties in Exeter, Torquay, and across the wider South West. Engaging a qualified fire door specialist to carry these out at regular intervals ensures that essential safety infrastructure is properly assessed, maintained, and documented.
MBP Fire Protection Ltd provides professional fire door inspection services for buildings including high-rise flats, NHS and police facilities, industrial units, and social housing developments. Each fire door inspection is supported by comprehensive fire door condition reports and fire door risk assessment procedures to ensure both legal compliance and practical safety standards are achieved.
What a Fire Door Inspection Involves
A fire door inspection involves a detailed, itemised review of all fire doors within a premises, examining critical safety features and installation standards. As a fire door specialist, we conduct physical inspections based on guidance from BS 9999:2017 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. During this process, every component of the fire door is carefully scrutinised:
- Door leaf integrity, checking for warping, damage, or alterations.
- Frame condition, ensuring compatibility and soundness of fixings.
- Intumescent seals, verifying that seals are intact and compliant.
- Smoke seals, checking for proper placement and condition.
- Hinges and closing mechanisms, confirming correct operation and fire-rated certification.
- Vision panels and glazing, inspecting for fire-rated glass and correct fitting.
- Gaps and clearances, measuring tolerances between leaf and frame for regulatory compliance.
All defects or non-compliant installations are documented in detailed fire door condition reports. These reports serve as a legal record of inspection, complete with photographic evidence, location indexing, and itemised recommendations for remedial action.
Fire Door Risk Assessments and Reports
A full fire door risk assessment is a recommended aspect of our inspection services. This holistic process identifies doors which may not comply with EN standards or building regulations and evaluates their impact on overall fire safety strategy. Fire door condition reports produced during this phase highlight urgent risks and provide clear, actionable steps for rectification.
Our reports are structured to meet the documentation needs of responsible persons under the Fire Safety Order, and can form part of broader fire safety management plans. Fire door risk assessments also assist in budget forecasting for remedial works and long-term compliance planning.
Properties We Inspect
We carry out fire door inspections for a wide range of building types in Exeter, Torquay, and surrounding areas. From newly developed social housing blocks to decades-old NHS clinics, each environment presents unique compliance requirements. Our fire door specialists are trained to survey and report on all forms of construction, installation variations, and legacy compliance issues.
Common types of premises we work on include:
- High-rise residential developments and multi-occupancy flats
- Commercial offices and retail outlets
- Industrial units and manufacturing plants
- NHS medical centres, clinics, and hospitals
- Police stations and government facilities
- Local authority and social housing projects
Each inspection is tailored to the specific demands and usage patterns of the property, ensuring practical and enforceable outcomes.
Compliance and Certification
Fire door inspection should only ever be carried out by certified professionals and conducted in accordance with BM TRADA and NAPFIS best practice. MBP Fire Protection Ltd issues fire door condition reports that are suitable for use in formal regulatory submissions, insurance renewals, and enforcement reviews. Our fire door specialists provide unbiased, third-party reporting aligned with UK Building Regulations, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and current EN Standards.
Key Compliance Features:
- Fully certified fire door inspection
- Detailed fire door condition reports with photographic evidence
- Documentation for insurance and enforcement bodies
- Ongoing support with remedial action planning
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a fire door inspection be carried out?
For commercial premises and residential blocks under the Fire Safety Order, fire doors should be inspected at least once annually, with more frequent checks recommended for high-traffic or high-risk areas.
Are fire door condition reports legally required?
While not explicitly mandated, fire door condition reports are often requested by fire authorities, insurers, and building control to prove compliance and adequate risk management.
Do you inspect internal flat entrance doors?
Yes. Flat entrance doors in multi-occupancy buildings are legally required to be fire rated and are a subject of our fire door inspection service. Our specialists inspect each unit’s door from both the communal and private side.
Can you work in sensitive environments like NHS or police premises?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience delivering fire door risk assessment and inspection services within NHS facilities, police stations, and other operationally sensitive buildings. All work is conducted with discretion, minimal disruption, and by DBS-checked personnel.
Contact Us
Take the next step in safeguarding your building’s occupants. For certified fire door inspection services, detailed fire door condition reports, and tailored fire door risk assessments, contact our fire door specialists today. Operating across Exeter, Torquay, and the wider South Devon region, MBP Fire Protection Ltd ensures your fire safety compliance is thorough, defensible, and professionally documented. Call 01626 923234 or 07540 813198 to speak directly with a qualified fire door specialist.