{"id":9055,"date":"2025-08-22T15:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T14:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/?p=9055"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:05:31","slug":"5-common-fire-door-inspection-failures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/5-common-fire-door-inspection-failures\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Most Common Fire Door Inspection Failures (and How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9055\" class=\"elementor elementor-9055\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a37ae72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"a37ae72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9b5f200\" data-id=\"9b5f200\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf380c elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"abf380c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; 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Unfortunately, during professional fire door inspections, we see the same issues crop up time and time again.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a landlord, facilities manager, responsible person, or business owner, understanding these common failures can help you stay compliant, protect lives, and avoid costly fines.<\/p><p>In this article, we\u2019ll cover the five most frequent fire door inspection failures and what you can do to prevent them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7945bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7945bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Gaps Around the Door Are Too Large<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4cf0b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4cf0b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most common inspection failures involves gaps that are too large or too small.<\/p><p>The Rules: Fire doors should have consistent gaps of between 2mm and 4mm at the top and sides. Anything smaller can cause the door to stick, while anything larger could allow smoke and flames to pass through.<\/p><p>Common Causes: Poor installation, building movement, or natural wear and tear.<\/p><p>How to Fix It: Use a gap gauge to check tolerances regularly and have adjustments made by a qualified fire door inspector if needed. <a href=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/contact\/\">Contact our team for a gap gauge.<\/a><\/p><blockquote><p>Pro tip: Even if your fire doors were compliant when first installed, changes to the building or regular use can cause gaps to shift over time \u2014 so regular checks are essential.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-002bf79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"002bf79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Damaged or Missing Fire Door Seals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0d8df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0d8df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1814\">Intumescent and smoke seals are essential for stopping fire and smoke from passing through the door edges.<\/p><ul data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2097\"><li data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1901\"><p data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1901\"><strong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1830\">Problem:<\/strong> Seals are <strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1898\">missing, damaged, painted over, or incorrectly fitted<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1967\"><p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1967\"><strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1921\">Why It Fails:<\/strong> Lack of maintenance or unqualified repairs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2097\"><p data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2097\"><strong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1988\">How to Fix It:<\/strong> Inspect seals regularly for cracks or peeling, and always replace them with <strong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2094\">certified fire door seals<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a938c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a938c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23337608.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9056\" alt=\"Red Fire Door with Closer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23337608.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23337608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23337608-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/23337608-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ca66d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26ca66d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Incorrect or Damaged Fire Door Closers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0c80dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0c80dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2232\">Fire doors are designed to <strong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2206\">close automatically<\/strong> in the event of a fire.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2535\"><li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2340\"><p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2340\"><strong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2248\">Problem:<\/strong> Closers are <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2305\">missing, faulty, or adjusted incorrectly<\/strong> so the door doesn\u2019t close fully.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2412\"><p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2412\"><strong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2360\">Why It Fails:<\/strong> Cost-cutting, wear and tear, or improper fitting.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2535\"><p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2535\"><strong data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2433\">How to Fix It:<\/strong> Have a competent inspector check door closers during every inspection and replace them when needed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><blockquote data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2653\"><p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2653\"><strong data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2556\">Did you know?<\/strong> If a fire door doesn\u2019t close fully, it <strong data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2606\">cannot<\/strong> offer the protection it\u2019s designed to provide.<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a11a25a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a11a25a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Non-Compliant or Damaged Glazing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04fd5dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04fd5dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2809\">Some fire doors contain <strong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2747\">vision panels<\/strong> or glazing that must meet strict fire resistance standards.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"3119\"><li data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2883\"><p data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2883\"><strong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2825\">Problem:<\/strong> Glass is <strong data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2880\">cracked, missing seals, or not fire-rated<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2979\"><p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2979\"><strong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2903\">Why It Fails:<\/strong> Using incorrect replacement glass or failing to maintain glazing systems.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3119\"><p data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3119\"><strong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3000\">How to Fix It:<\/strong> Ensure any fire door glazing complies with <strong data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3054\">BS 476<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3074\">BS EN 1634-1<\/strong> standards and is professionally installed.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b7cbfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b7cbfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Inappropriate or Non-Compliant Ironmongery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eecd72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4eecd72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3277\">Handles, hinges, and locks aren\u2019t just cosmetic \u2014 they\u2019re part of the door\u2019s fire resistance.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3569\"><li data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3379\"><p data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3379\"><strong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3293\">Problem:<\/strong> Using <strong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3350\">non-fire-rated hinges, locks, or letter plates<\/strong>, or having loose fittings.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3441\"><p data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3441\"><strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3399\">Why It Fails:<\/strong> Lack of awareness or DIY installations.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3569\"><p data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3569\"><strong data-start=\"3444\" data-end=\"3462\">How to Fix It:<\/strong> Always use <strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3500\">fire-rated ironmongery<\/strong> and have it checked regularly to ensure it\u2019s secure and undamaged.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bc41b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bc41b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Compliant, Stay Safe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6a2ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd6a2ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Global-Facilities-Fire-Safety-Checklist.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8592\" alt=\"Fire Door Safety Checklist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/elementor\/thumbs\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-qxabgqrv6yenewy6tqxypub1s8i1tk45h8mnik2apk.png 300w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-380x380.png 380w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/elementor\/thumbs\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1-qxabgqrul10flwvbmaidnsvv9ke8hoiajcc2futop0.png 250w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Fire-Door-Safety-Checklist-Mockup-smaller-v2-1.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a308f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a308f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Failing a fire door inspection isn\u2019t just inconvenient \u2014 it can be dangerous and costly. By understanding these common failures, you can spot potential issues early and stay compliant with fire safety regulations. <a href=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Global-Facilities-Fire-Safety-Checklist.pdf\">Download our free fire door safety checklist to get started.<\/a><\/p><blockquote><p>Tip: The easiest way to stay compliant is to have regular, professional fire door inspections carried out by certified specialists.<\/p><\/blockquote><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4cc.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccc\" \/> Need a fire door inspection? 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