Fire door inspection checklist
Record the basic visual checks from the GOV.UK fire door guidance for each door: Pass, Repair, Fail or N/A, with comments and actions. Add as many doors as you like and download one PDF report, or print the checklist blank.
Checking a whole building? In G8 ONE the same checklist gets a QR tag per door, photos per item, a log of access attempts and a remedial action for every failed check. No card needed. 30-day free trial, then choose a plan.
Save it in G8 ONE: start free trialWhat the checks are based on
The checks follow the routine checks in the government's guidance for Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: no replaced non-fire-resisting doors, letterboxes, damage or alterations to the door, frame and wall, glazing, hinges and ironmongery, intumescent strips and smoke seals, gaps of no more than 4 mm, self-closers that close the door fully from any angle, and doors not wedged open. We added a signage check, which many sites ask for.
How often (England, residential buildings over 11 m)
| Doors | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire doors in communal areas | At least every 3 months | Including self-closing devices |
| Flat entrance doors | At least every 12 months, on a best-endeavours basis | Keep a record of the steps taken, including when access wasn't given |
Sources
These are simple visual checks for responsible persons and their contractors. They are not a specialist fire door survey, and they don't certify a doorset. Where a check finds a problem, the repair should be made by a competent contractor as soon as reasonably practicable.
Questions
Who can carry out these checks?
The GOV.UK guidance says the checks are simple and visual, and that caretakers, managing agents and maintenance staff can carry them out with the right instruction. Repairs should be made by a competent contractor.
What's the maximum gap around a fire door?
The guidance for these checks says gaps should be no more than 4 mm, with the gap under the door as small as practicable.
Can I check more than one door?
Yes. Use "Save door and start the next" after each door, then download one PDF with a summary and a page section per door.
Does this apply outside England?
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 apply in England. The checks themselves are useful anywhere, but check the rules where your building is.