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Fire Door Inspections in Bath

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Bath, our fire door inspections follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: Bath
County / area: Somerset
Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Postcode district: BA1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 100,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Trowbridge (12 km)

Typical buildings in Bath

Halls and shared houses in Bath are easiest to inspect between tenancies, when bedroom doors can be repaired without disturbing residents. Bath jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Bath?

A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
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
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability

Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.
Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.
Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

What to expect in Bath

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Bath or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

Visits in Bath are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

England fire safety law in Bath

Buildings in Bath 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.

Prices in Bath

Guide prices for fire door inspections in Bath start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £12–£35 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Bath building.

Common questions in Bath

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Bath?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Bath is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Bath?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Bath can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

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.