How to choose a fire door inspector in London
Ask what standard they inspect to (it should be BS 8214:2026), what qualification they hold, whether every door gets its own photo record, and whether they can fix what they find. Many London blocks are over 11 metres, so they also need Regulation 10's quarterly and annual checks.
Last reviewed November 2026. General information, not legal advice.
What to ask a fire door inspector
- What standard do you inspect to? It should be BS 8214:2026, not the 2016 edition.
- What qualification do you hold? Ask to see the certificate. Our guide to who can inspect fire doors covers the main ones.
- Does every door get its own record? You want photos and a result for each door, not a summary.
- Can you fix what you find? An inspector who can also repair and install turns a report into finished work.
- Can you book flat access? In a block, getting into flats is often the hardest part.
The rules that apply in London
All buildings in London and the South East fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Residential blocks over 11 metres also have Regulation 10’s schedule: communal fire doors every three months and flat entrance doors every year. Higher-risk buildings (18 metres or more, or 7+ storeys) fall under the Building Safety Act 2022 too.
The London Fire Brigade enforces the Fire Safety Order in London. County fire and rescue services enforce it across the South East.
What makes London different
- Height. More blocks over 11 metres means more buildings with Regulation 10 duties.
- Access. Flat entrance door checks need careful planning in busy blocks.
- Portfolios. Managing agents often look after many buildings across several boroughs.
- Mixed use. Shops and offices below flats mean several duty holders in one building.
Burnham is based in London and covers every borough and the South East. See our fire door inspections and London coverage.