South West England · England
Fire Door Inspections in Dorset
Our fire door inspections cover the whole of Dorset, across local authorities including Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole.
Fire Door Inspections: 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.
- Area
- Dorset
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BH, DT, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Dorset?
- A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
- 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
- Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
- Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
How does it work in Dorset?
Scope
Tell us the building type, roughly how many fire doors there are and when we can get access. We confirm a fixed fee before booking.
Inspect
The inspector works through the building door by door, measuring gaps, testing closers and photographing every defect.
Report
You receive a report with a reference, location, photos and a pass, advisory or fail result for every door, usually within five working days.
Put it right
Every failed item is priced individually so you can approve all, some or none of the remedial work.
What the law requires in Dorset
Dorset is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Guide prices in Dorset
Guide prices for fire door inspections in Dorset start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £12–£35 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Inspections by town in Dorset
- Fire Door Inspections in Bournemouth
- Fire Door Inspections in Christchurch
- Fire Door Inspections in Poole
- Fire Door Inspections in Weymouth
Fire Door Inspections in Dorset: questions
What happens if a door fails?
The report lists exactly which components failed and why. Each item is priced separately, so you can approve the urgent fixes first and plan the rest.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Dorset?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Dorset is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dorset?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.