Fire Door Regulations

Fire Door Regulations UK & Local Fire Risk Assessors

Fire doors are legally required in many types of buildings across the UK. These safety-critical components are designed to contain fire and smoke, enabling safe evacuation and reducing property damage.

At Fire Door Solutions, we ensure your building complies with the latest fire door regulations UK. Our team provides expert fire door installation, upgrades, inspections, and remedial work, guided by the most up-to-date legislation and safety standards.

Looking for fire risk assessors near me? We offer on-site compliance checks across South London, Surrey, Kent, and the South East.

Key UK Fire Door Regulations

Fire door compliance is covered under several key regulations:

If a building’s fire doors do not comply with these regulations, it can result in fines, legal action, and serious safety risks.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Requires fire doors in commercial, multi-occupancy, and public buildings to be correctly installed and maintained.

BS 476 Part 22 & BS EN 1634-1

The official fire resistance testing standards for fire doors.

Approved Document B (Building Regulations 2019)

Defines where fire doors must be installed in residential and commercial buildings.

Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Introduces new responsibilities for building owners and landlords, particularly in multi-occupancy buildings.

Fire Door Types & Compliance

The Responsible Person (e.g., property owner, landlord, or facilities manager) must ensure all fire doors are correctly classified and compliant.

Common Fire Door Ratings

FD30 / FD60 – Provides 30-minute or 60-minute fire resistance.
FD30S / FD60S – Includes smoke control seals for additional safety.

How to Identify a Compliant Fire Door

If a door lacks certification, it falls into one of the following categories:Nominal Fire Door – Lacks documentation but has fire-resistant characteristics. It may be upgradable.
Notional Fire Door – Met past standards but may require upgrades to comply with current regulations.
Not a Fire Door – This cannot be upgraded and must be replaced.
For full details on fire door ratings, compliance standards, and installation guidelines, download our [Fire Door Brochure].

Fire Door Surveys & Compliance Checks

We provide detailed fire door compliance surveys conducted by certified assessors. If you’re searching for fire risk assessors near me, we’re available throughout the South East.

What a Fire Door Survey Covers

Fire door rating and certification
Gaps, seals, and hardware compliance
Frame and intumescent strip condition
Required remedial work for compliance

We provide a full compliance report detailing any necessary corrective actions.

Fire Door Installation, Maintenance & Fire Stopping

Certified Fire Door Installation

We install fully certified FD30s – FD60s fire doors with compliant frames and hardware.

Fire Door Upgrades & Repairs

We can upgrade or repair existing fire doors by:

Fire Stopping Compliance

We can upgrade or repair existing fire doors by:

A compliant fire door must be installed with proper fire stopping to prevent smoke and flames from spreading.

We can rectify the issue immediately if we identify gaps in fire stopping.

Book a Fire Door Compliance Check

Stay compliant and protect your property with expert assessments. If you’re searching for fire risk assessors near me, call our team today to book your inspection.

Call: 0330 133 1361 or email us to schedule a survey.

Stay compliant. Stay safe.

Fire Door Regulations