NFCC recommends that fire door inspections in care homes are carried out by a third-party certified inspector. This guide explains both main schemes and how to verify certification.
Why this matters
A fire door inspection from an uncertified inspector carries little evidential weight with the Fire and Rescue Service.
What to do
- 1For FDIS certification: check the inspector is on the FDIS register at fdis.co.uk/find-an-inspector.
- 2For BM TRADA Q-Mark: check at bmtrada.com/find-a-certificated-company.
- 3Ask the inspector to confirm which standard they inspect to, typically BS 8214:2016.
- 4Ensure the inspection report identifies each door, its location, condition and any remedial action required.
Primary source
FDIS: Find a certified fire door inspector
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