Fire door inspection checklist
Check each fire door against the same points used in the gov.uk fire door checklist, note any defects and download a dated PDF for your records or your fire log book.
What to look for
The checks above follow the points in the gov.uk fire door checklist: the door, frame and wall; letterbox; glazing; hinges, locks and ironmongery; door gaps; strips and seals; self-closer; whether the door is wedged open; and any other damage. Older doors made to earlier standards may be acceptable without intumescent strips or smoke seals, so record what is fitted rather than marking it as a fault.
What to do about a defect
Record it, arrange a repair by someone competent, and add it to the action plan in your fire risk assessment. Keep the inspection records with your fire safety log book.
Do I need a fire door inspection in a small business?
The quarterly and yearly checks are specific to residential buildings over 11 m, but every Responsible Person must keep fire doors and other fire safety measures maintained. A regular documented check is the simplest way to show that.
Sources: gov.uk Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 fire door guidance and checklist, checked October 2026.