Fire Door Inspections & Condition Surveys

Fire doors are one of the most important passive fire protection features in almost every building, helping to protect escape routes and reduce the spread of fire and smoke—provided they are correctly specified, installed, and maintained. Ignis Safety Consultants delivers independent fire door inspections with reporting you can act on, helping you understand what is compliant, what is not, and what needs to be addressed first. We act solely as consultants and advisors and do not install or supply fire doors or ancillary products.

Why fire door inspection matters

Fire doors can be damaged by day-to-day use, altered unknowingly during maintenance, or compromised by poor repairs. Because their performance depends on the whole doorset functioning as tested, small defects can lead to major performance failures in a fire. This is why lifecycle guidance and maintenance expectations form a core part of recognized practice for fire doorsets.

Ignis Safety Consultants is recognized by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) and provides comprehensive surveys and detailed reporting on doorset condition.

What Your Receive

  • A detailed fire door inspection report with clear defect notes
  • A prioritized list of remedial actions
  • Optional summary schedule suitable for contractor pricing and programming
  • Independent advice on whether issues appear to be maintenance-related, misuse-related, or installation/specification-related (as far as can be determined from available evidence)
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What we inspect

Our inspections focus on the full doorset, not just the leaf. Subject to access and scope, we may review:

  • Door leaf condition, damage, and unauthorised modifications
  • Frame condition, fixings, and visible integrity
  • Hinges, closers, latches/locks, and operational performance
  • Gaps, seals (including smoke/intumescent where applicable), and threshold arrangements
  • Vision panels / glazing condition and suitability (where relevant)
  • Signage, hold-open arrangements, and misuse risks
  • General suitability for location and risk (e.g., escape routes, higher-risk rooms)

How we work

  • Agree the scope: confirm door types, areas, access constraints, and reporting format
  • Survey & record: systematic inspection with clear identification of each doorset
  • Defect grading: highlight critical failures vs. maintenance issues
  • Remedial guidance: outline corrective actions and priorities
  • Support: help you plan next steps and integrate findings into compliance planning

Who this service is for

  • Managing agents and property teams
  • Care providers and supported living operators
  • Schools and education estates
  • Commercial landlords and tenant fit-out managers
  • Duty holders looking to demonstrate ongoing inspection and maintenance control

We are proudly accredited by…

Red medical cross with a black flame icon in the center and the text NAHFO below the flame.
FDIS logo with a flame symbol, encircled by the words 'FIRE DOOR INSPECTION SCHEME' in red and black.
ASFP logo featuring stylized red flame design above bold black ASFP letters.

Our Community Support

Vanguard F1 in Schools

Ignis Safety Consultants is proud to sponsor Vanguard’s participation in the F1 in Schools  programme, supporting young people in developing engineering, teamwork, and  problem-solving skills.By backing this initiative, we help encourage the next generation of  talent in science, technology, and innovation within the Channel Islands.

Motor Neurone Disease Association Jersey

Ignis Safety Consultants is proud to support the Jersey branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, helping raise awareness and contribute to the vital support provided to individuals and families affected by motor neurone disease on the Island. Through this support, we aim to assist the charity in continuing its work providing guidance, care, and practical assistance to those living with MND across Jersey.