With fire safety remaining a key responsibility for property owners, landlords, building managers and responsible persons, Redline Fire Doors is highlighting the importance of regular fire door inspections and maintenance to help protect people, buildings and businesses.

Fire doors are a critical part of passive fire protection. When properly installed and maintained, they can help slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving occupants valuable time to evacuate safely.

Redline Fire Doors provides professional fire door inspection, installation and maintenance services, supporting residential, commercial and public-sector properties. The company's approach focuses on identifying issues early and helping customers maintain fire doors in suitable working condition.

Government Guidance Continues to Emphasise Fire Door Checks

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced specific fire-door checking requirements for certain multi-occupied residential buildings. For buildings where the top storey is more than 11 metres above ground level, responsible persons must use best endeavours to check flat entrance fire doors at least every 12 months and check fire doors in communal areas at least every three months.

The government's fire-door guidance, updated in August 2025, also explains that routine checks should look for issues such as damage to doors and frames, damaged intumescent strips or smoke seals, large gaps and problems with self-closing devices.

For property managers, these requirements reinforce the importance of having a structured approach to fire door inspection and maintenance.

Small Defects Can Become Important Safety Issues

Everyday use can cause fire doors to experience wear and damage. Hinges can become loose, door closers may stop working correctly, seals can deteriorate and doors can become damaged or poorly aligned.

These problems may not always be immediately obvious.

Redline Fire Doors encourages property owners and building managers to take a proactive approach by arranging appropriate inspections and addressing identified defects as soon as reasonably practicable.

“Fire doors should never be treated as just another door within a building,” said a Redline Fire Doors spokesperson. “They are an important part of a property's overall fire safety strategy. Regular checks and appropriate maintenance can help identify problems before they become more serious.”

Supporting Property Owners With Fire Door Services

Redline Fire Doors offers services covering the fire door lifecycle, including inspection, installation and maintenance. Its inspection service is designed to assess the condition and performance of fire door components, while maintenance services can help address issues and keep doors functioning effectively.

The company also states that it provides detailed service reports following visits, helping customers maintain clearer records of work undertaken.

For organisations responsible for multiple properties or large numbers of fire doors, maintaining accurate inspection and maintenance records can help create a more organised fire safety management process.

A Proactive Approach to Fire Safety

Fire safety is not a one-time responsibility. Buildings change, doors experience regular use and components can deteriorate over time.

Regular fire door checks can help property owners identify issues involving:

Door leaves and frames
Hinges and hardware
Door closers
Intumescent and smoke seals
Glazing
Door gaps
Locks and handles
General damage or deterioration

Government guidance makes clear that routine checks are not a substitute for appropriate fire risk assessments or specialist assessment where needed.

Redline Fire Doors is encouraging landlords, property managers, facilities teams and other responsible persons to review their current fire door inspection and maintenance arrangements and take action where improvements are required.

About Redline Fire Doors

Redline Fire Doors is a UK fire door specialist providing fire door inspection, installation and maintenance services. The company works with residential, commercial and public-sector properties, with a focus on safety, quality and compliance. Its website also highlights experience working with major UK financial institutions, including Lloyds and Halifax.

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