Fire door inspection failures are typically prioritised according to risk following a Fire Risk Assessment, since resources are rarely unlimited.
This page is for Responsible Persons who must decide which issues to fix first.
Why prioritisation exists
Not every defect presents the same level of risk.
Inspectors expect effort to match seriousness.
Factors usually considered
These often include:
- door location
- impact on escape
- occupancy type
- likelihood of misuse
- severity of damage
Typical examples
Addressing common fire door inspection failures are prioritised according to their risk factor.
Risk level
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Example fire door issues
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High risk
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- doors on escape stairs
- doors protecting sleeping risk
- doors that fail to close
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Medium risk
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- damaged seals
- excessive door gaps
- faulty door closers
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Lower risk
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- missing signage
- worn labels
- administrative record issues
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In practice, inspectors expect higher-risk defects affecting escape routes or self-closing function to be addressed first.
What inspectors want
A rational, documented approach and appropriate speed of response.
How it is normally managed
Through:
- action lists
- risk categories
- programmed works
Sometimes, temporary controls are put in place while waiting for repairs.
