Workplace Fire Safety Order
Commercial property owners must ensure all fire doors meet BS 8214 compliance to protect employees and visitors. Regular certified inspections are mandatory.
Landlord Legal Obligation
Landlords of multi-occupied residential buildings are responsible for fire door integrity. Avoid prosecution by evidencing regular, impartial safety audits.
Ongoing Compliance & Reporting
Facilities managers oversee continuous fire safety. Our impartial reports provide clear documentation for local fire authority audits and risk assessments.
Non-Compliance: Enforcement & Prosecution
Initial Fire Authority Audit
Improvement or Prohibition Notice
Fines & Legal Prosecution
Protect Your Position
Local fire authorities conduct unannounced inspections, checking all fire safety documentation and physical door integrity against BS 8214 standards.
Failure to comply results in formal notices. Improvement notices demand specific actions; prohibition notices can close premises immediately.
Serious breaches lead to unlimited fines and potential imprisonment for duty holders, with convictions impacting professional reputation.
Proactive, certified fire door inspections provide a robust defense against enforcement actions, demonstrating due diligence and compliance.
Ensure Compliance. Avoid Prosecution.
Don't wait for an audit. Our impartial, certified reports protect you from legal liability and ensure life safety compliance.