Fire doors · Records and evidence
What records should exist for a fire door?
Short answer
Good records let the next person identify the asset, understand what was installed or repaired, and see the evidence behind that work. The exact handover package depends on the project and the contract.
What changes the answer
- new build versus existing asset
- client asset-management system
- contract deliverables
- manufacturer or system evidence
- inspection and maintenance history
- alterations after handover.
What to check on site
- unique asset ID
- location
- door and tag details
- relevant drawings and schedules
- installation or repair photographs
- hardware information
- inspection history
- close-out documents.
What to do next
Ask for records that will still be usable at the next inspection — not a PDF folder nobody can connect back to a door.
General information only. A conclusion about a specific condition requires the actual construction, the evidence behind it and the site condition to be reviewed.