South West England · England
Fire Door Inspections in Gloucestershire
Our fire door inspections cover the whole of Gloucestershire, across local authorities including Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire.
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
- Gloucestershire
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BS, GL
- Towns listed
- 8
- Local authorities
- Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Gloucestershire?
- Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
- Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
- A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
- Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
- Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
How does it work in Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire
Buildings in Gloucestershire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- 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 Gloucestershire
Typical Gloucestershire prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
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Fire Door Inspections in Gloucestershire: questions
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 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 Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Gloucestershire?
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.