Fire doors are the single most commonly failed compliance item in commercial buildings. BS 8214 and subsequent Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order requirements place a specific inspection duty. This guide explains the process and typical failures.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Responsible Person must ensure fire doors are maintained. BS 8214:2016 sets the practical inspection framework — minimum annual inspection for commercial buildings.
Building Safety Act 2022 tightens this further for HRRBs; most commercial office buildings fall outside HRRB scope but still carry full RRO duties.
Inspections should be by a competent person. FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) provides third-party certification. Typical FDIS-qualified inspector cost: £6–£12 per door for commercial scale.
Fire door inspection, remediation and replacement via our commercial maintenance service. See Commercial Maintenance, Office Maintenance, Office Repairs.
Minimum annually per BS 8214. High-traffic doors (reception, stair lobbies) typically 6-monthly.
The Responsible Person under the RRO 2005 — usually the building owner or managing agent, with tenant obligations for doors within demise.
Fire doors within demise often require landlord consent (as an 'alteration'). Replace with compliant FD30/FD60 sets as specified.
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