A fire door only works if every part of it does - the leaf, the frame, the seals, the gaps and the hardware. This checklist allows you a safe and comprehensive review of a fire door. 

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Further Reading

Further guidance on fire doors and fire safety:

• Fire Safety at Work
• Premises Inspection
• Managing Health and Safety at Work

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Fire Door Inspection Checklist Template

A fire door inspection checklist for recording the condition of each fire door. It works through the specification and signage, the door leaf, the frame and surround, and the other elements that keep a fire door effective, with a satisfactory marker and space for the actions required against each.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained in effective working order, and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set specific fire-door check duties for many multi-occupied buildings. This checklist gives you a structured inspection record and supports the emergency preparedness requirements of ISO 45001.

Built for the Fire Safety Order and ISO 45001

The checklist supports the emergency preparedness requirements of ISO 45001 (clause 8.2):

• The correct fire-resistance rating, labelling and signage confirmed
• The door leaf checked for damage, unauthorised modifications and secure glazing
• The frame, surround, gaps, seals and hardware assessed
• A satisfactory marker and recorded actions against each area checked

What's Included in this Fire Door Inspection Checklist

The form is set out area by area so a door can be inspected consistently:

• Header - location, door type / rating, completed by and date
• Inspection areas - each area checked - specification and signage, door leaf, frame and surround, and the further door elements - with a satisfactory? marker and notes / actions required

Who Needs a Fire Door Inspection Checklist?

Anyone responsible for fire doors - the responsible person for non-domestic premises, and building owners and managers of multi-occupied residential buildings covered by the 2022 Regulations. It is a core record for any business working towards or maintaining ISO 45001 certification.

Pairs with the Fire Safety Risk Assessment

The checklist supports the F-HS28 Fire Safety Risk Assessment and sits alongside the F-HS38 Fire Extinguisher Register.