Checklist · Building & Property
Fire Door Inspection Checklist
Inspection checklist for fire doors and smoke doors in commercial, residential apartment and industrial buildings. Checks the door leaf, frame, tags, hardware, self-closing and latching, seals and gaps, and obstructions.
32 checklist items
Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| INSPECTION DETAILS | ||
| Date of Inspection | ||
| Building Name / Address | ||
| Door Location / Door Number | ||
| Door Type (fire door / smoke door / fire-isolated stair door) | ||
| Fire Resistance Level (from door tag, if legible) | ||
| Inspector Name and Competency | ||
| DOOR LEAF & FRAME | ||
| Compliance tag or label on door leaf present and legible | Pass | Fail |
| Compliance tag on frame present and legible | Pass | Fail |
| Door leaf: no holes, splits, delamination or unauthorised penetrations | Pass | Fail |
| Frame: securely fixed, not distorted, no damage | Pass | Fail |
| No unapproved modifications (added locks, kick plates, signs screwed through, glazing or vents) | Pass | Fail |
| Vision panel glazing (if fitted) intact and the approved fire-rated type | Pass | Fail |
| HARDWARE | ||
| Hinges: all screws present, no excessive wear or sagging | Pass | Fail |
| Door closer fitted, no oil leaks, arm secure | Pass | Fail |
| Door closes fully from the fully open position without assistance | Pass | Fail |
| Door latches positively on closing (not held by friction or seals) | Pass | Fail |
| Latch and handle operate freely; exit hardware opens without a key from the egress side | Pass | Fail |
| Electromagnetic hold-open devices release on fire alarm activation (where fitted) | Pass | Fail |
| Door coordinator closes leaves in the correct order (double doors) | Pass | Fail |
| SEALS & GAPS | ||
| Clearances between leaf and frame and at the threshold within limits of the tested system | Pass | Fail |
| Smoke seals (if fitted) present, continuous and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| Intumescent strips (if fitted) present and undamaged | Pass | Fail |
| USE & OBSTRUCTIONS | ||
| Door not wedged, propped or tied open | Pass | Fail |
| No storage or obstruction preventing the door from closing | Pass | Fail |
| Required signage displayed (e.g. "Fire Door Do Not Obstruct") | Pass | Fail |
| Floor surface under the door not built up (new carpet or tiles not dragging) | Pass | Fail |
| MAINTENANCE RECORDS | ||
| Door included in the building's routine service schedule (AS 1851 or as required by your state or territory) | Pass | Fail |
| Date of Last Service by Fire Door Contractor | ||
| RESULT & SIGN-OFF | ||
| Defects found and action taken | ||
| Defect reported to building manager / fire contractor | Yes | No |
| Door compliant | Yes | No |
| Inspector Signature | ||