Why it matters
Compliance considerations — London commercial premises
Fire doors fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022. The "responsible person" must ensure fire doors are inspected, maintained and certified. Failed components must be replaced like-for-like to preserve certification.
Maintenance recommendation
Annual minimum; quarterly for high-traffic or high-risk environments. Each visit includes intumescent strip and seal inspection, hardware function check, gap measurement, signage check and a documented record.