County Antrim · BT38

Fire Door Inspections in Carrickfergus

Fire Door Inspections in Carrickfergus, County Antrim: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

In short: a fire door inspection is a documented, door-by-door check that each fire door in a building will still hold back fire and smoke for its rated period. The inspector examines the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing, ironmongery and signage, records what passes and what fails, and photographs every defect.

Town: Carrickfergus
County / area: County Antrim
Local authority: Carrickfergus
Postcode district: BT38
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Newtownabbey (9 km)

Typical buildings in Carrickfergus

Landlords in Carrickfergus often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Carrickfergus buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What happens on site in Carrickfergus?

Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over

Closer	The door closes fully into its frame and engages the latch from any opening position.
Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

How we work in Carrickfergus

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Carrickfergus, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Carrickfergus is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Carrickfergus building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Which fire door rules apply in Carrickfergus?

Carrickfergus is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.

How much do fire door inspections cost in Carrickfergus?

In Carrickfergus, fire door inspections typically cost £12–£35 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195. Get a guide price for your Carrickfergus building.

Carrickfergus FAQs

Do you need to remove the doors?

No. Inspections are non-intrusive. The inspector measures, operates and photographs each door in place and only lifts away removable items such as letter-plate covers where it is safe to do so.

Which fire safety law applies in Carrickfergus?

The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.

How long does a fire door inspection take?

Typically 10 to 20 minutes per door, depending on access and how many defects need photographing. A block with 40 communal doors is usually a single day on site.

Do you cover the area around Carrickfergus?

Yes. As well as Carrickfergus itself we cover nearby towns including Newtownabbey, Bangor and Belfast.