Door-by-door survey
Each fire door inspected, identified by location and photographed, with defects listed against it.
Fire doors
Fire doors that hold, with every door recorded
For landlords, managing agents and business owners who need to know their fire doors will do their job. You get a door-by-door survey, priced repairs and a record of every inspection.
A fire door is only a fire door when it is shut, fitted properly and in good condition. Most fail through everyday wear: closers that no longer close, seals painted over or missing, gaps that have grown, and holes cut for cabling. We survey, install and repair fire doors in line with BS 8214, so each door does what the fire risk assessment relies on it to do.
Fire doors are a frequent finding in fire risk assessments and inspections, partly because there are so many of them and nobody tracks them individually. We record every door by location, so defects can be priced, fixed and signed off one by one.
Why 3S
- One contract, one point of contact
- A plan within 48 hours
- Photo-verified sign-off against the spec
- Funding available on the work
Fire doors
What our fire door service covers
Gaps and fit
Gaps between leaf and frame checked, along with the threshold, hinges and how the door sits in its frame.
Seals and glazing
Intumescent and smoke seals checked, and any glazing confirmed as fire-rated and properly fixed.
Closers and hardware
Self-closing devices, latches, hold-open devices and hinges tested so the door closes fully from any angle.
Remedial works
Adjustments, new seals, closers and ironmongery fitted using compatible, fire-rated components.
Replacement doorsets
Certified fire doorsets installed where repair is not viable, with the certification recorded.
Signage
Fire door keep shut and keep locked signs fitted where required.
Inspection regime
A regular inspection schedule set by the fire risk assessment, with each visit recorded.
Fire door inspections and the law
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which applies in England and Wales, the Responsible Person must keep fire safety measures, including fire doors, in efficient working order and good repair. BS 8214 is the code of practice for timber-based fire doors and recommends regular inspection, commonly every six months, and more often for doors in heavy use.
In England, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add specific duties for multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and best endeavours to check flat entrance doors every year. In Wales, the Order and your fire risk assessment set the inspection regime.
Why fire door repairs go wrong
A fire door is tested as a complete assembly. Swapping in a standard hinge, an ordinary glass panel or a non-rated closer can undermine its fire resistance, however solid it looks. Remedial work should use components compatible with the door's certification, and anything beyond minor repair should be done by someone who knows the rules.
How it works
Three steps, one point of contact
Step 1
Tell us about the doors
Share the building, roughly how many fire doors there are and any assessment findings. Most requirements are matched within 48 hours.
Step 2
Survey and price
Every door is inspected, photographed and recorded, then remedial works or replacements are specified and priced. You get one proposal, with funding alongside it.
Step 3
Repair, replace and record
Works are carried out by a vetted, SSIP-accredited subcontractor. Each door is photographed on completion and checked against the specification before sign-off.
Funding
Spread the cost
A fire door replacement programme across a building can run to a large sum, and it often follows an assessment or inspection with a deadline attached. The programme can be spread over a fixed term through our sister business, Novora Asset Finance™, so the doors are fixed now. Finance is subject to status and credit approval, and Novora sets out the terms, total cost and any fees before you commit.
Evidence
How the work is evidenced
Every door is recorded by location with photographs before and after the work. Completion photographs are checked against the specification before sign-off, and doorset certification is filed with the record, so you can show the state of each door at any point.
Questions
Fire doors: common questions
How often should fire doors be inspected?
BS 8214 recommends regular inspection, commonly every six months, and more often for doors in heavy use. In England, higher residential buildings over 11 metres have specific legal intervals. Your fire risk assessment should set the regime for your building.
What gap should there be around a fire door?
The gap between the leaf and the frame is typically around 3 mm, and the manufacturer's certification sets the permitted range for each door. Gaps that are too large let fire and smoke through, and are a common failure.
Can a fire door be repaired, or does it need replacing?
Many defects can be repaired, such as adjusting closers, replacing seals or fitting compatible hardware. Where the leaf or frame is damaged or the door has been heavily altered, replacement with a certified doorset is often the safer option.
Can we wedge fire doors open?
No. A wedged fire door cannot stop fire or smoke. Where a door needs to stay open for access, an approved hold-open device linked to the fire alarm can release it automatically.
Do you inspect flat entrance doors?
Yes. We inspect communal and flat entrance fire doors, recording each one by location. For higher residential buildings in England, we can align visits with the legal inspection intervals.
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