Fire Door Inspection Ireland — Professional Fire Door Surveys
Legal Requirements for Building Owners
Are fire door inspections a legal requirement in Ireland?
Yes. The Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, the Building Control Regulations 1997 to 2019, and the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2025 all place a legal duty on building owners, employers and landlords to maintain fire doors in safe working condition. Every commercial fire door needs inspection at least every six months by a competent person. However, high-traffic doors and newly occupied buildings need more frequent checks. The local authority fire services can issue improvement notices and pursue prosecution where inspections have lapsed. Insurers can also refuse a claim if inspections were not current at the time of an incident.
Who Needs to Comply Across Ireland
Procheck covers commercial buildings, hotels, schools, nursing homes, retail units, healthcare facilities and apartment blocks nationwide. We work to the six-month inspection interval required by law and issue full written reports after every visit. Where a door set needs repair or replacement, we advise on the correct rated option and certify on completion. We also schedule your next inspection before we leave so the date is confirmed. Read our guide on choosing the right fire door inspector to understand what qualifications and processes to look for.
The Procheck Inspection Process
On every fire door inspection Ireland visit, Procheck assesses the full door set against BS 8214:2016 and Irish fire door standards. We check every component — not just the door leaf — and issue a detailed written report on completion. The report includes findings by severity, photographic evidence of defects, and the next inspection date.
What We Check on Every Fire Door
Specifically, we check each of the following on every door:
- Self-closing device — confirmed to close the door fully into the frame without assistance
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals — checked for full contact with door edge and frame, and for damage or compression
- Door-to-frame gaps — sides and top must not exceed 3mm; bottom gap must not exceed 8mm
- Hinges — inspected for missing or loose fixings, correct number for door weight, and signs of wear
- Glazing — verified for fire-resistant certification markings on all glazed panels
- Fire rating label — confirmed present and legible on the door leaf
- Door leaf condition — checked for damage, warping, holes or unauthorised modifications
- Hold-open devices — tested to confirm automatic release on fire alarm activation
- Door signage — confirmed correct fire door signage is in place on both sides
Any door set that fails receives a clear written record of the defect and the work required to bring it back to standard. Where replacement is needed, we advise on the correct rated door for that location and certify on completion.
First, evaluate the self-closing device to confirm it closes fully into the frame without assistance.
Next, inspect the glazing in the door panels to verify it carries fire-resistant certification markings.
Then, confirm the hinges are free of defects such as missing or loose screws and show no signs of wear.
Also, examine the intumescent strips to confirm they make full contact with the door edge or frame and are undamaged.
Finally, measure the gap between the door and side frame to confirm it sits within the 3mm tolerance on sides and top.
In addition, check the bottom gap does not exceed 8mm and that correct fire door signage is displayed on both sides.
Why Choose Procheck for Fire Door Inspections?
Procheck's inspectors hold current training and certification to Irish fire door standards and BS 8214:2016. Procheck does not sell or install fire doors, so our inspection reports are independent with no commercial interest in recommending replacement. We inspect every component of the door set — not just the door leaf — and issue a detailed written report after every visit. That report tells you what we found, what needs attention, and when the next inspection is due. Furthermore, we cover businesses nationwide, based in Co. Mayo, and schedule your six-monthly inspections in advance so the dates are confirmed. We also carry out fire extinguisher maintenance and a full range of life safety inspections, so you can manage all your compliance requirements through a single provider.
Yes — the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 and the Building Control Regulations require building owners and employers to maintain fire doors in safe working condition, so all commercial premises need inspections at least every six months. Read the full legal breakdown here.
Commercial fire doors need inspection at least every six months, while high-traffic doors may need more frequent checks — BS 8214:2016 and Irish fire safety legislation both require regular assessment by a competent person. Find out more about inspection frequency.
Responsibility depends on the type of property — for example, the building owner carries it in some cases, while in others it falls to the employer, landlord, or facilities manager. Read more about who is responsible.
If a fire occurs without current inspection records, your insurer can refuse the claim, and in addition the local fire authority can issue improvement notices and pursue prosecution. Read more about the consequences of non-compliance.
Contact Procheck — we are based in County Mayo, cover businesses nationwide and therefore carry out six-monthly fire door inspections with full written reports, photographic evidence and certification on completion. Contact Procheck to book your fire door inspection.