Protech Property Solutions is a BM TRADA Q-Mark accredited fire door inspection and maintenance provider. We deliver professional Fire Door Inspections and Reports for property managers across London and the Home Counties. From single buildings to nationwide portfolios, we help you verify compliance, prioritise remedial works and budget with confidence.

Why choose Protech?

• BM TRADA Q-Mark accredited for fire door maintenance & inspections

• 35+ years’ experience supporting property professionals

• Potters Bar, Hertfordshire—ideal for fast response into London & the Home Counties

• Clear, actionable reports with photographic evidence

• Friendly, client-focused service and excellent value for money

Tel: 01707 644 601 · Email: info@protechpropertysolutions.co.uk

What our Fire Door Inspection includes

Our BM TRADA certified technicians carry out a methodical examination of each fire door set (and final escape doors where applicable), assessing:

• Door leaf & door frame condition

• Door closer (self-closing device) performance

• Hinges and fixings (type, number, condition)

• Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals

• Glazing and vision panels (beads, gaskets, markings)

• Locks, latches, cylinders, levers/handles & hardware suitability

• Hold-open devices & electromagnetic releases

• Signage (mandatory fire door and escape signage)

• Thresholds, under-cuts and perimeter gap measurements

• Panic hardware on external final fire exit doors

• General integrity, damage, distortion and evidence of misuse

What you receive

• A BM TRADA Q-Mark compliant report with door-by-door findings

• A defect register with risk-prioritised actions (critical / advisable / improvement)

• A living asset register (unique ID per door) for ongoing compliance

• Budget estimates for remedial works (on request)

• Clear guidance aligned to Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, BS 8214 and Q-Mark standards

How often should fire doors be inspected?

Frequency depends on building type, usage and occupant risk profile.

• Good practice: BS 9999 recommends six-monthly inspections.

• Heavily used buildings (e.g. schools, hospitals, retail, student accommodation) may require more frequent checks.

• Residential buildings in England: Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022), responsible persons in multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres must:

  • Check all fire doors in the common parts at least quarterly, and

  • Make best endeavours to check flat entrance doors annually.

As the Responsible Person, you must ensure your fire doors are inspected and maintained by a competent, accredited provider—such as a BM TRADA Q-Mark certified company like Protech.

Why fire doors matter

Fire doors are a key element of your building’s passive fire protection, creating safe compartments and protecting escape routes. Correctly specified, installed and maintained doors help contain fire and smoke at the point of origin—protecting occupants, property and business continuity.

Fire doors vs final escape doors

• A fire door is a tested assembly—door leaf, frame, seals and essential hardware—working together to a proven standard. Using incorrect or non-certified components may invalidate performance.

• A final escape door is the last door to a place of safety. It must operate freely and be fitted with the correct panic/exit hardware and signage.

Our inspection process

1. Scoping & planning – confirm door quantities, access and site constraints

2. On-site inspection – intrusive and non-intrusive checks by BM TRADA accredited technicians

3. Data capture – measurements, photo evidence, hardware details, unique IDs

4. Reporting – defect schedule, risk ratings, asset register and recommendations

5. Review call – walk-through of findings and priorities

6. Remedial options – costed proposals for BM TRADA Q-Mark certified repairs if required

FAQs

Are you accredited to carry out fire door inspections?
Yes. Protech Property Solutions is a BM TRADA Q-Mark accredited contractor, giving you assurance that inspections and remedial works are carried out to third-party certified standards.

How often should fire doors be inspected?
BS 9999 recommends every six months. In high-traffic buildings, more frequent checks are advised. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require quarterly checks of common area doors and annual flat entrance door checks in residential blocks over 11m.

Do you provide a written report?
Yes. You’ll receive a detailed BM TRADA Q-Mark compliant report with photographs, a prioritised defect register and an asset register for future compliance management.

Can you fix non-compliant doors?
Absolutely. As BM TRADA Q-Mark approved contractors, we can carry out repairs or replacements to restore compliance.

Compliance & standards we align with

• BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Maintenance Accreditation

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

• BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings

• BS 8214: Timber-based fire door assemblies – Code of practice

(This page provides general guidance and is not a substitute for formal legal advice.)

Ready to book an fire door inspection?

Call: 01707 644 601
Email: info@protechpropertysolutions.co.uk
Web: www.protechpropertysolutions.co.uk

As a BM TRADA accredited fire door specialist, Protech Property Solutions ensures your buildings remain safe, compliant and protected.

For more information please visit Fire Door Maintenance.