Fire doors within shops can play an important role in limiting the spread of fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and helping safeguard customers and employees. Retail premises experience continual activity, with doors exposed to regular use, deliveries, stock movements and changes to internal layouts. Over time, this can lead to damage, wear or alterations that affect the condition of a fire door. Regular inspection provides an opportunity to identify these issues and address them before they become more serious.
At Safe I.S., we carry out expert fire door inspections for shops and retail premises, giving Responsible Persons a clear understanding of the condition of their fire doors. Our inspectors assess the complete door assembly, looking for defects affecting the door leaf, frame, hinges, seals, closing mechanism, latching arrangements and other relevant components. Where issues are identified, our reports explain the findings and provide practical recommendations for remedial action.
Safe I.S. is a member of the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI), reflecting our commitment to recognised professional standards within the specialist fire door inspection industry. Our thorough approach and detailed reporting give retailers a dependable basis for managing fire door maintenance and addressing defects appropriately.