If you’re not completely sure, it’s worth arranging an inspection. In England, responsible persons for multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres must carry out quarterly checks of communal fire doors and use best endeavours to check flat entrance doors at least every 12 months, so regular inspection is an important part of staying compliant.

Yes, if you Airbnb your property in the UK, you are likely classified as a commercial business under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, making you the "Responsible Person". You must ensure fire doors are installed, maintained, and checked (often every 3-6 months) to ensure safety and legal compliance. Some doors may need to be fire doors, depending on your layout and risk assessment.

For schools, regular fire door checks are essential. As a guide, doors should normally be inspected at least every 6 months, with daily basic checks and more frequent attention where doors are heavily used.

In care homes, fire doors should be inspected regularly as part of the fire risk assessment and maintenance regime. Because doors in care settings are often high-use and critical to compartmentation, checks are typically scheduled more frequently than in lower-risk premises.

The time needed depends on the number of doors and site access, but most inspections are carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption. Once we know your door numbers and location, we can give you a clear, realistic timescale.

Our reports are clear, structured and built to help you take action quickly. With a straightforward record of the doors inspected, the defects identified and the recommended next steps. Meaning you can avoid delays, prioritise remedial works and stay on top of compliance, easily.