Zutec, a leading provider of construction and property management software solutions in the UK and Ireland, has launched its innovative Fire Door Audits solution. Designed to revolutionise fire door inspections, this digital tool helps Asset Owners improve efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate safety risks across property portfolios.
Meeting Stringent Fire Safety Regulations
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, introduced under Article 24 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, requires building owners and managing agents to conduct regular fire door inspections in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. The regulations state that:
- Fire doors in communal areas must be inspected every three months.
- Flat entrance doors require an annual assessment.
Failure to comply can result in severe legal and financial penalties, while also endangering residents by increasing fire risks. Ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance across multiple properties has traditionally been time-consuming and complex. Zutec’s Fire Door Audits solution provides a fully digital, automated approach to inspections, allowing Asset Owners to meet regulatory obligations more efficiently.
Advanced Digital Capabilities for Fire Door Audits
By replacing outdated paper-based inspection methods with automated tracking, digital checklists, and photographic documentation, Zutec’s solution simplifies the compliance process.
Key capabilities include:
- QR Code Integration – Scan fire doors for historical data and inspection records.
- Pre-Set Digital Checklists – Ensures assessments align with BS 8214 safety standards.
- Cloud-Based Reporting – Enables instant access to records for audits and compliance tracking.
- Automated Alerts & Reminders – Notifies responsible parties of upcoming or overdue inspections.
- Photo & Video Documentation – Captures visual evidence to ensure compliance verification.
Using Zutec’s mobile app, inspectors can conduct fire door assessments both online and offline, ensuring uninterrupted data collection even in low-connectivity environments. This eliminates the risks of missed checks or lost records, providing a seamless, traceable inspection history.
Enhancing Safety and Risk Mitigation
The Fire Door Audits solution empowers Asset Owners to streamline inspections, improve safety management, and demonstrate compliance through an intuitive dashboard. The system enables users to:
- Monitor inspection timelines and compliance history across properties.
- Identify potential safety risks and schedule corrective actions proactively.
- Generate detailed reports for owners, investors, regulators, and fire safety teams.
In addition, Zutec’s centralised asset register offers a comprehensive view of all fire doors within a building, including maintenance history, assessment results, and risk indicators. This data-driven approach helps ensure timely intervention and enhances overall fire safety.
“Manual fire door inspections are often inefficient, prone to errors, and difficult to track at scale,” said Emily Hopson-Hill, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer at Zutec. “With our digital solution, Asset Owners can take control of compliance, reduce risks, and ensure fire doors are properly maintained at all times.”
Supporting a Wide Range of Property Sectors
The Fire Door Audits solution is designed to benefit various property sectors, including:
- Build-to-Rent (BTR) – Ensuring fire safety across high-occupancy residential buildings.
- Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) – Helping student housing providers maintain compliance.
- Housing Associations – Supporting social landlords with large property portfolios.
By integrating Zutec’s cutting-edge technology, property owners can achieve seamless fire door compliance, improve safety outcomes, and future-proof inspection processes against evolving regulations.