Fire Door Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

Door Leaf

• Does the door leaf sit against the door stop and is it free from distortion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the door is veneered or lipped is this firmly glued?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the door free from damage, dents and holes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Door Frame

• Is the door frame firmly attached to the wall?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a door stop is present is it firmly attached?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the frame to door gap less than 4mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Door Seals

• Are intumescent seals in place (cold smoke seal and flat intumescent strip)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the seals well attached in the door or frame?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the seals continuous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the seals free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are brush seals free of paint and fin seals in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hinges

• Are there a minimum of three hinges with all screws fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hinges free of damage and packing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Door Closers

• Does the door close fully when opened to 75mm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the closer securely fixed to frame and door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the closer free from damage and leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If hung in pairs do they close in line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hold open devices

• Does any electronic hold open device release when the alarm sounds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lock and Latch

• Does the latch hold the door firmly in place without rattles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Glazing and Glass

• Is the seal around any glazing continuous?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any glazing beads well attached to the frame and free of damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the glazing free of damage and cracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the glass fire rated (check for a pyroguard stamp)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a consistent gap under the door that allows it to swing without touching the floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Threshold gap

• Is the floor to floor gap 10mm or less?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If drop down seals are fitted, are these secured firmly to the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Final Exit Fire Doors

• Do door release systems immediately open the door?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If thumb screw turns are fitted, is signage showing way to turn clearly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do doors open without any obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If break glass bolts are fitted, are these tested periodically for opening and hammers are secured on a chain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Name of person completing check

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