Fire Compliance Checklist — DE Fire Compliance

Building / Site Name

Address

Inspector / Checked By

Date of Inspection

Critical — Immediate action required

Major — Action within 7 days

Minor — Action within 30 days

Advisory — Recommended improvement

1. Fire Door — Visual Inspection Ref: BS 8214:2016 / Fire Safety Order 2005

#	Check Item	Pass	Fail	Notes / Severity
1.1	Door leaf in good condition — no damage, holes, or delamination Check both faces and all edges
1.2	Certification label / plug present and legible Third-party cert mark (e.g. BWF-Certifire, BM TRADA)
1.3	Gaps between door and frame within 3mm tolerance Check top, latch side, hinge side. Threshold max 8mm (or 3mm if smoke seal required)
1.4	Intumescent strips present and in good condition Continuous run, not painted over, not missing sections
1.5	Cold smoke seals present and in good condition Required on all fire doors in residential common areas
1.6	Minimum 3 hinges fitted, all fire-rated (CE marked) Securely fixed, no missing screws, not bent or worn
1.7	Self-closing device fitted and operational Door must close fully from any angle and latch into frame
1.8	Glazing is fire-rated and in good condition Check for Georgian wired, Pyran, or marked fire glass. No cracks or failed seals
1.9	"Fire Door Keep Shut" or "Fire Door Keep Locked" sign present Legible, correct type, fixed to both sides if required
1.10	Frame securely fixed and in good condition No loose fixings, splits, rot, or gaps between frame and wall

2. Fire Door — Functional Test

#	Check Item	Pass	Fail	Notes / Severity
2.1	Door closes fully into frame under its own power From fully open, 45°, and 15° positions
2.2	Door latches securely — no bounce-back Latch must engage in strike plate
2.3	No obstructions preventing full closure Wedges, door stops, hold-open devices (unless linked to fire alarm)
2.4	Hold-open device (if fitted) is linked to fire alarm and releases on activation Test by triggering alarm or manual release
2.5	Door opens freely — no binding, dragging, or sticking

3. Compartmentation & Fire Stopping Ref: Approved Document B / BS 9999

#	Check Item	Pass	Fail	Notes / Severity
3.1	Service penetrations through fire walls/floors are sealed Pipes, cables, ducts, trays — check both sides of barrier
3.2	Fire stopping material is appropriate and correctly installed Intumescent sealant, batt, collars, wraps — third-party certified
3.3	Riser cupboards — fire stopping intact at each floor level No gaps, no missing fire stopping, access panels in place
3.4	Ceiling voids — compartment barriers extend to underside of slab No gaps above corridor/compartment walls
3.5	No unauthorised alterations breaching compartment lines New installations, removed walls, unplugged openings

4. Means of Escape

#	Check Item	Pass	Fail	Notes / Severity
4.1	Escape routes clear and unobstructed No storage, furniture, or items narrowing corridors below 1m
4.2	Final exit doors open without a key from inside Panic hardware / push bars operational
4.3	Emergency lighting operational Check indicator LEDs, last test date recorded
4.4	Fire exit and directional signs visible and illuminated Green running man signs at every change of direction

5. Fire Signage

#	Check Item	Pass	Fail	Notes / Severity
5.1	"Fire Door Keep Shut" on every fire door without a hold-open device
5.2	"Fire Door Keep Locked" on every locked fire door
5.3	Fire action notices posted in visible locations At main entrance, each floor, near fire alarm call points
5.4	Fire extinguisher ID signs present and correct type indicated

6. Documentation & Records Ref: Fire Safety Order 2005, Article 9

#	Check Item	Yes	No	Notes / Action Required
6.1	Current fire risk assessment on file (within last 12 months or after significant change)
6.2	Fire door inspection records on file
6.3	Remedial works log — actions tracked and closed out
6.4	Fire alarm test records up to date (weekly test)
6.5	Emergency lighting test records up to date (monthly flick test, annual 3-hour test)
6.6	Fire evacuation drill conducted and recorded (at least annually)

🛡 Fire Compliance Checklist