Fire Door Inspections Ireland
Fire door inspections Ireland ensure your fire doors provide the protection they were designed for. Phoenix STS conducts comprehensive fire door inspections to BS 8214 standards, checking door leaves, frames, ironmongery, seals, glazing, and self-closing devices. We provide detailed reports identifying defects and prioritised recommendations for remediation. Our BEng qualified fire engineers serve clients nationwide. Professional indemnity insured.
Professional Fire Door Inspections
Fire door inspections Ireland are essential for maintaining the integrity of your building’s passive fire protection. Fire doors are critical life safety devices, providing compartmentation that contains fire and smoke, protects escape routes, and gives occupants time to evacuate safely. Under Irish fire safety legislation, the person in control of premises must ensure fire doors are properly maintained.
Phoenix STS provides independent, unbiased fire door inspections Ireland. We do not sell or install fire doors, so our recommendations are focused solely on safety and compliance. Our inspectors assess each door against BS 8214 requirements and provide clear, actionable reports.
🔥 Fire Door Inspection Requirements
BS 8214:2016 recommends fire doors are inspected at least every six months, with more frequent inspections in high-traffic areas. The Fire Services Act 1981 requires persons in control to take all reasonable measures for fire safety, including maintaining fire doors in good working order.
Defective fire doors are a common finding in fire risk assessments. Regular inspections identify problems before they compromise life safety.
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Why You Need Fire Door Inspections Ireland
⚖️ Legal Compliance
The Fire Services Act 1981 and Building Control Regulations Part B require fire doors to be maintained in good working order. Regular inspections demonstrate compliance and due diligence.
🔥 Life Safety
Fire doors protect escape routes by containing fire and smoke within compartments. A defective fire door can allow fire to spread rapidly, blocking escape routes and endangering lives. Inspections identify defects before they become critical.
🏢 Compartmentation Integrity
Fire doors are essential components of your building’s compartmentation strategy. They maintain fire resistance ratings between compartments, limiting fire spread and giving emergency services time to respond.
📋 Fire Risk Assessment Support
Fire door condition is a key element of fire risk assessments. Regular inspection records demonstrate that identified risks have been addressed and that doors are maintained to the required standard.
🏢 Insurance Requirements
Insurers expect fire safety measures to be maintained. Evidence of regular fire door inspections supports insurance applications and claims, and may influence policy terms and premiums.
💰 Cost-Effective Maintenance
Identifying minor defects early prevents costly replacements later. Adjusting a closer, replacing a seal, or realigning hinges is far cheaper than replacing an entire door assembly.
What We Check During Fire Door Inspections
Our fire door inspections follow BS 8214:2016 requirements. Each door is assessed against a comprehensive checklist:
✅ Door Leaf Condition
No holes, splits, damage, or unauthorised modifications that could compromise fire resistance
✅ Frame Condition
Frame securely fixed, no gaps between frame and wall, no damage affecting integrity
✅ Certification Labels
Fire door labels present, legible, and showing correct fire rating (FD30, FD60, etc.)
✅ Intumescent Seals
Seals present, continuous, undamaged, and correctly fitted to door or frame
✅ Smoke Seals
Cold smoke seals present where required, in good condition
✅ Hinges
Minimum three hinges, CE marked, securely fixed, correct grade for door weight
✅ Self-Closing Device
Door closer present, functioning correctly, closes door fully from any angle
✅ Latching Hardware
Latch engages fully, door stays closed when released
✅ Door Gaps
Gaps within tolerance (typically 3-4mm) to allow operation while limiting fire/smoke passage
✅ Glazing
Fire-rated glazing intact, beads secure, no cracks or damage
✅ Signage
Fire door keep shut or fire door keep locked signs present where required
✅ Hold-Open Devices
Where fitted, connected to fire alarm and releases on alarm activation
Our Fire Door Inspections Ireland Process
Scope and Planning
We discuss your requirements, obtain building plans or door schedules if available, and plan the inspection to minimise disruption to your operations. We can inspect all fire doors or a representative sample.
On-Site Inspection
Our inspector examines each fire door against BS 8214 criteria, checking all components including door leaf, frame, seals, ironmongery, glazing, and self-closing devices. Each door is photographed and its location recorded.
Defect Identification
All defects are recorded with photographs, descriptions, and locations. We note the severity of each defect and its potential impact on fire door performance.
Report and Recommendations
We provide a detailed written report including an executive summary, individual door assessments, photographs, and prioritised recommendations. Defects are categorised by urgency to help you plan remediation.
Follow-Up Support
We can advise on remediation options, review contractor quotations, and conduct re-inspections after repairs are completed. We recommend scheduling regular inspections every six months.
Legislative Framework for Fire Door Inspections
Fire door maintenance and inspection is required under multiple pieces of legislation and standards:
- Fire Services Act 1981 (as amended): Requires persons in control of premises to take all reasonable measures for fire safety, including maintaining fire doors in good working order.
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005: Requires employers to maintain safe workplaces, including fire safety measures such as fire doors.
- Building Control Regulations Part B: Fire safety design requirements specifying where fire doors are required and their performance standards.
- BS 8214:2016: Code of practice for timber-based fire door assemblies, including inspection and maintenance requirements.
- BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in buildings, providing guidance on fire door selection and maintenance.
⚠️ Professional Indemnity Insurance
All Phoenix STS fire door inspection services are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance. This protects your organisation and provides assurance that our work meets professional standards. Certificates available on request.
Why Choose Phoenix STS for Fire Door Inspections Ireland
✅ BEng Qualified Fire Engineers: Our team includes degree-qualified fire engineers who understand fire door performance, compartmentation, and building fire safety.
✅ Independent and Unbiased: We do not sell or install fire doors. Our recommendations are focused solely on safety and compliance, with no commercial interest in replacement.
✅ BS 8214 Compliant: All inspections follow the requirements of BS 8214:2016 for timber-based fire door assemblies.
✅ Detailed Reports: Comprehensive reports with photographs, defect descriptions, and prioritised recommendations for remediation.
✅ Nationwide Coverage: We serve clients throughout Ireland from our Longford base.
✅ Training Available: We also offer Fire Door Inspection Training so your staff can conduct routine checks in-house.
✅ Professional Indemnity Insured: Full PI cover for your peace of mind.
Fire Door Inspections for All Sectors
Phoenix STS provides fire door inspection services for buildings of all types:
🏢 Offices
🏭 Industrial
🏨 Hotels
🏫 Schools
🏥 Healthcare
🛒 Retail
🏠 Residential
🏛️ Public Buildings
Fire Door Inspections Training Courses
Want your staff to conduct routine fire door checks in-house? Phoenix STS offers CPD-accredited fire door inspection training:
🎓 Fire Door Inspection Course (1 Day)
CPD-accredited course covering fire door fundamentals, inspection techniques, defect identification, and reporting. Ideal for facilities managers, maintenance staff, and fire wardens.
🎓 Fire Door & Passive Fire Protection Course (5 Days)
Comprehensive course covering fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, penetration seals, and cavity barriers. For those seeking in-depth knowledge of passive fire protection systems.
View upcoming public course dates: events.phoenixsts.ie
Fire Door Inspections Ireland FAQs
How often should fire doors be inspected?
BS 8214:2016 recommends fire doors are inspected at least every six months by a competent person. Doors in high-traffic areas or subject to heavy use may need more frequent inspection. Additionally, routine checks by building staff should occur more regularly to identify obvious defects.
What qualifications do your inspectors have?
Our fire door inspectors are experienced fire safety professionals, including BEng qualified fire engineers. They have completed specialist training in fire door inspection and understand fire door certification, compartmentation principles, and relevant standards including BS 8214.
What happens if defects are found?
Our report categorises defects by severity and urgency. Critical defects affecting life safety should be addressed immediately. We provide recommendations for remediation, which may include adjustment, repair, or replacement depending on the defect. We can advise on appropriate contractors if needed.
Do you repair or replace fire doors?
No. Phoenix STS provides independent inspection services only. We do not sell, install, or repair fire doors. This ensures our recommendations are unbiased and focused solely on safety and compliance, with no commercial interest in replacement or repair work.
Can we inspect our own fire doors?
Building staff can conduct routine visual checks between professional inspections. However, competent person inspections by trained individuals are recommended at least every six months. We offer Fire Door Inspection Training to help your staff conduct effective in-house checks.
What information is included in the inspection report?
Our reports include an executive summary, methodology, individual assessments for each door inspected, photographs of defects, defect categorisation by severity, prioritised recommendations, and a summary schedule for easy reference. Reports are provided in PDF format.
How long does a fire door inspection take?
Inspection time depends on the number of doors and their accessibility. As a guide, an experienced inspector can typically assess 30-50 doors per day. We will provide a time estimate based on your specific requirements during the planning stage.
What areas of Ireland do you cover?
Phoenix STS provides fire door inspection services nationwide across Ireland. We are based in Longford with easy access to all regions. Our inspectors regularly work with clients throughout Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster.
Related Fire Safety Consultancy Services
Fire door inspections work alongside other fire safety services to protect your premises:
Protect Your Building. Maintain Compartmentation. Ensure Compliance.
Fire doors are critical life safety devices. Regular inspections ensure they will perform when needed most. Don’t wait for a fire risk assessment to identify defects.
Contact Phoenix STS today for a quotation. Independent inspections. Nationwide service. Professional indemnity insured.
Page updated: January 2026
