The National Fire Chiefs Council has clarified that FD30S fire doors in care homes should be inspected at minimum every six months, with a named competent person signing off each check.
Why this matters
Failure to document inspections is the single most common fire safety enforcement action against care providers. A written schedule and sign-off trail protects you in any CQC or FRS visit.
What to do
- 1Set up a six-monthly fire door inspection schedule with named sign-off responsibility.
- 2Ensure your inspector holds third-party certification (e.g. FDIS, BM TRADA Q-Mark).
- 3Store completed inspection records where your CQC evidence pack can reference them.
Primary source
NFCC Fire Door Guidance for Care Homes
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