Fire Compliance Resource

Guides & Articles

Practical fire compliance guidance for building managers, facilities teams, landlords, and responsible persons across the UK.

Legislation

Are Fire Door Inspections a Legal Requirement?

Yes. Learn about the Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022 — and what they require responsible persons to do.

12 April 2025 • 5 min read
Frequency & Maintenance

How Often Should Fire Doors Be Inspected?

Quarterly, annually, or more frequently? The answer depends on your building type and risk level. Full breakdown by building category.

12 April 2025 • 5 min read
Inspections & Compliance

What Happens If You Fail a Fire Door Inspection?

Most buildings fail their first inspection. Here’s what severity ratings mean, what remedial works are needed, and the consequences of inaction.

12 April 2026 • 5 min read
Pricing & Budgeting

Fire Door Inspection Cost UK 2026

Typical costs range from £9 to £15 per door. Full breakdown of what affects the price, what’s included, and how to get an instant estimate.

12 April 2026 • 5 min read
Compartmentation

What Is a Compartmentation Survey?

A compartmentation survey checks the fire barriers in your building. Learn how it works, who needs one, and what a surveyor looks for.

12 April 2026 • 6 min read
Qualifications

Who Can Carry Out Fire Door Inspections in the UK?

Not all inspectors are equal. Learn what FDIS qualification means, what “competent person” requires in practice, and what to look for when hiring.

12 April 2026 • 5 min read
Remedial Works

Fire Door Remedial Works UK — What’s Involved & What It Costs

Failed a fire door inspection? Here’s what repairs are needed, what each type of remediation costs, and how to get them done properly.

17 April 2026 • 6 min read
Inspections & Compliance

Fire Door Inspection Checklist UK 2026

Exactly what inspectors check on every fire door — gaps, seals, closers, glazing, hinges, signage, and certification. Based on BS 8214:2016.

17 April 2026 • 7 min read
Housing Associations

Fire Door Inspections for Housing Associations

What the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022 require of registered providers — inspection frequency, documentation, and managing flat entrance doors.

17 April 2026 • 7 min read
Legislation

Building Safety Act 2022 & Fire Doors

The Building Safety Act changed everything for higher-risk residential buildings. Here’s what it means for fire door inspection, the Golden Thread, and your duty as Accountable Person.

17 April 2026 • 7 min read
Inspections & Standards

Fire Door Gap Tolerances UK — What’s Acceptable?

The 3mm rule explained — what counts as a pass or fail on gap inspections, how gaps are measured, and what to do if tolerances are exceeded.

18 April 2026 • 5 min read
Care Homes

Fire Door Inspections for Care Homes

What care home managers need to know — inspection frequency, the most common failures, CQC documentation requirements, and managing bedroom doors compliantly.

18 April 2026 • 6 min read
Components & Maintenance

Intumescent Strips on Fire Doors — What They Are & Why They Matter

How intumescent strips and cold smoke seals work, what fails inspection, and what correct replacement involves. A practical guide for building managers.

18 April 2026 • 5 min read
Facilities Management

Fire Door Compliance for Facilities Managers

Legal duties, multi-site inspection programme management, and the documentation you need to protect your organisation under the Fire Safety Order.

18 April 2026 • 6 min read

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