Professional Fire Door Inspections for Factories

Fire doors can help restrict the spread of fire and smoke and protect escape routes between different areas of an industrial premises. Manufacturing environments can expose doors to high levels of traffic, machinery movements and accidental impact, making regular inspection particularly important.

The appropriate inspection frequency should reflect the building, its use and the level of traffic, wear and potential damage experienced by individual doors. Fire doors exposed to intensive industrial activity may require more frequent attention.

Our inspectors examine the door leaf and frame, hinges, latches, locks, self-closing devices, intumescent and smoke seals, gaps, glazing and other relevant components. We also assess the overall condition and operation of each door.

Fire doors can be located throughout production areas, workshops, warehouses, storage rooms, offices, plant rooms, staff facilities, corridors and stairways. The inspection scope can be tailored to the premises and the requirements of the Responsible Person.

Yes. Forklifts, pallet trucks, trolleys and other industrial equipment can cause impact damage to door leaves and frames. Regular inspection helps identify damage that could affect the door's condition or operation.

The defect will be recorded within the inspection report alongside a recommendation for appropriate remedial action. Depending on its nature, this may involve adjustment, repair, replacement of components or replacement of the door assembly.