Industrial Door Inspection
Industrial Doors and the Law
Powered roller shutters, sectional doors, high-speed doors and gates move heavy weight under force, and they cause serious crush and impact injuries when they go wrong. They are work equipment under PUWER 1998, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 require doors and gates to be fitted with safety devices and kept in efficient working order, so they need inspecting at suitable intervals by a competent person.
Our Engineer Surveyors inspect your doors on site against BS EN 12453 and report clearly on whether each one is safe to use.
Industrial Door PUWER
Regulation
PUWER 1998
Also covered by
Workplace Regs 1992
Inspection interval
Risk-based
Examined
On site
Report turnaround
Within 3 days
What's included
What's covered in an industrial door inspection
Safety Edges and Force Limits
We test the safety edges and measure closing force against BS EN 12453, so the door stops and reverses before it can crush someone. Safety edges that fail to reverse the door are the most serious finding we report.
Photocells and Presence Detection
We check the photocells, light curtains and presence sensors that stop the door closing on people or vehicles. Misaligned or bypassed photocells are a common defect.
Springs, Cables and Fall Protection
We inspect the counterbalance springs, lifting cables and drums, and the anti-drop or safety brake that stops the door falling if a spring or cable fails. Worn cables and fatigued springs are frequent findings.
Curtain, Panels and Tracks
We examine the curtain or panels, hinges, rollers, guides and tracks for damage, wear and misalignment, often caused by vehicle impact.
Controls, Release and Markings
We test the controls, hold-to-run function, emergency stop and manual release, check the drive guarding, and confirm the warning signs and markings are in place.
How it works
Your industrial door's PUWER inspection, start to finish
Every scheme your equipment is required to meet under UK regulation carried out by accredited engineers and backed by compliant reports.
1
Book
Tell us how many doors and where they are, and we confirm a date and a fixed quote, usually same day.
2
On-site examination
A competent Engineer Surveyor attends and inspects each door, safety devices included, on site.
3
Compliant report
Within three days you get your inspection report, with any defects and timescales for each door.
4
Reminders
We track the due date for each door and remind you before the next inspection is required.
OUR STANDARDS
Door inspections that put people first
We take our responsibilities seriously, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, quality and safety across every aspect of our operations.
Quality Assurance
Force and safety edge testing from Engineer Surveyors who inspect to the recognised standard, not just open and close the door.
Responsibility
A clear record for every door that shows you are meeting PUWER and the Workplace Regulations.
Care
A powered door can crush without warning, so we prove the safety devices work before anyone has to rely on them.
GET IN TOUCH
Request an Industrial Door Inspection
Tell us how many doors need inspecting and when. We'll confirm availability and a competitive quote, usually the same day.
Call us
0208 050 3958
Based in
Reading, Berkshire: serving the South of England
● Hampshire
● Oxfordshire
● Northamptonshire
● Cambridgeshire
● Surrey
● Buckinghamshire
● London
FAQ
Industrial Door Inspection: Common Questions
Which regulations cover industrial doors?
Two sets apply. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require doors and gates to have the right safety devices and be kept in efficient working order, and PUWER 1998 covers them as work equipment that must be maintained and inspected. BS EN 12453 sets out the safety standard for powered doors.
How often should an industrial door be inspected?
Neither regulation sets a fixed period. The interval comes from a risk assessment based on how often the door cycles and where it is, and powered doors are commonly checked every 6 months, with at least an annual inspection as a baseline.
Do manual doors need inspecting too?
Yes. A manual roller shutter or sectional door still relies on springs, cables and fall protection to stop it dropping, so it needs inspecting, even though it has no motor or safety edges.
What happens if a door fails the inspection?
Your report sets out every defect and how serious it is. Anything that poses an immediate danger, such as a failed safety edge or broken spring, is flagged at once so the door can be taken out of use until it is put right.
Do you carry out inspections on site?
Yes. Our Engineer Surveyors come to your premises across Berkshire and the surrounding counties, and we issue reports promptly.