Fire Door IVV & Handover Assurance
Independent verification of new fire doors
For building consultants, developers, main contractors and estate owners, FD Fire Door provides independent verification and validation (IVV) of newly installed fire doors.
We combine specification, certification and test-evidence review with staged site inspections, within the agreed scope of appointment. We identify observed installation defects, evidence gaps and unresolved technical questions, with clear recommendations for follow-up.
Door-by-door photographic records and reports support informed handover decisions and a traceable close-out process. We remain independent of door supply, installation and remedial contracting.
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Why offer this service?
Correctly assembled and installed fire door systems with appropriate tested components and materials are critical to the preservation of life and buildings. Yet many facilities are taking responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of fire doors that were never fit-for-purpose in the first place.
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Despite an increased awareness in the UK around fi re door safety, an alarming number of newly installed fi re doors fail ongoing inspections.
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Reasons for failure can be minor such as incorrect or missing signage, or more sinister such as inappropriate and missing fi re stopping, or fabrication deviations beyond the scope of tested evidence.
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IVV from FD Fire Door is designed to provide independent assurance to all parties that the door system and its components are validated with appropriate fi retest evidence, and the installation has been independently verified by a third-party before handover can be achieved.
How do we do this?
IVV is a multi -stage process combing off -site desk assessment and on-site inspections. All evidence of performance, specifications, and inspection reports are recorded on-line by FD Inspectors within our web-based compliance dashboard.
Test evidence and any certification are reviewed by FD Fire Door Inspectors alongside the data of all components to ensure compatibility.
On-site Inspections are made in a staged approach to ensure that doors, hardware, glazing, and seals are as per the specifications provided and that the installation is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and test evidence or to a recognised British Standard Code of Practice.
When doors pass final inspection, they are set to compliant status in the web-based compliance dashboard where clients can access the data and view photographic evidence against each door number.
Who we support
Building consultants, developers, main contractors and estate teams seeking independent technical assurance for newly installed fire doors. We support healthcare, housing, education, student accommodation and commercial projects across the UK.
Evidence for informed handover decisions
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Review of available specifications, certification and test evidence.
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Recorded installation findings and proportionate recommendations.
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Door-by-door photographic evidence and an accessible asset record.
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Follow-up review and independent remedial verification where appointed.
FD’s role is independent technical review and reporting. Responsibilities, limitations and follow-up requirements are recorded in the agreed appointment and reports.
FD Fire Door holds independent third-party certification for fire door inspection from a UKAS-accredited certification body.
Qualifications, Certification & Expertise
Our team includes Registered Architectural Ironmongers with specialist door and hardware specification expertise and decades of industry experience. FD Fire Door holds independent fire door inspection certification from Bluesky Certification, a UKAS-accredited body, and specialist professional indemnity cover for consultancy work. Meet our inspectors and technical specialists.
