At least annually — tied to your AFSS
As a minimum, fire doors are inspected and maintained every 12 months. That annual inspection feeds into your building's Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS), which has to be lodged each year. Miss the maintenance and you can't honestly lodge a compliant statement.
Some elements, more often
AS 1851 sets routine intervals for fire door checks. High-traffic doors and certain components benefit from more frequent servicing — six-monthly is common — because closers drift out of adjustment and seals wear faster on doors that are used constantly.
What an inspection checks
- Door leaf and frame condition
- Clearances and gaps to standard
- Seals and intumescent strips
- Self-closing devices and latching
- Hinges, hardware and signage
- Tagging and inspection records
Why staying on a schedule pays off
Buildings that maintain fire doors on a regular cycle avoid the last-minute scramble of rectifying a long list of faults right before the AFSS is due. Routine maintenance spreads the work, keeps doors performing, and keeps costs predictable.
This guide is general information, not statutory advice. For sign-off and compliance decisions, speak with your strata manager and your nominated fire safety practitioner.