Protecting People, Property & Compliance
Led by renowned fire door inspector Lee Kennedy, West Midlands Fire Door Inspections deliver trusted inspections, expert advice, and legal compliance across the UK.
The Knowledge Base
Case studies, compliance reports, frequently asked questions and the blog from West Midlands Fire Door Inspections…
Our Services
Fire Door Expertise Led by Lee Kennedy
WMFDI is led by Lee Kennedy, a respected fire door inspector with more than 30 years of experience in construction, joinery, and fire safety compliance.
Lee personally carries out inspections and provides expert guidance, ensuring every client receives consistent, reliable, and independent advice. His expertise spans residential housing, commercial premises, healthcare environments, education facilities, and specialist buildings where fire door compliance is critical.
Lee Kennedy has been appointed Head of the Certified Fire Door Inspectors Register for the Institute of Construction Management, reinforcing his role in shaping national standards of competence within the fire door inspection industry.
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Fire Door Expertise Led by Lee Kennedy
Fire Door Inspections
Comprehensive fire door inspections assessing door assembly including door leaf, frame, seals, ironmongery, glazing and operation. Detailed reports identify compliance risks with remedial recommendations.
Independent Expert Witness Services
Independent technical assessments and expert reports for legal disputes relating to fire door installation, inspection failures, maintenance issues and compliance.
Compliance & Advisory Support
Professional guidance for responsible persons, building owners and managing agents seeking to understand and manage their fire door compliance obligations.
Training & Education
Fire door awareness training and compliance guidance for facilities teams, housing providers and organisations responsible for maintaining fire safety.
Trusted Fire Door Inspections
West Midlands Fire Door Inspections operates across the West Midlands and nationwide, supporting organisations that require accurate, independent fire door inspection services.
Every inspection is conducted with professionalism, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of fire safety legislation and industry best practice.
Trusted By
Housing providers and landlords
Commercial building operators
Healthcare and care facilities
Education institutions
Facilities management companies
Legal and insurance professionals
Working with us
Choosing the right fire door inspector is essential. With WMFDI you work directly with an experienced professional committed to accuracy, independence and professionalism.
Independent & Impartial
Led by renowned fire door inspector Lee Kennedy, West Midlands Fire Door Inspections provide independent, professional fire door inspections
Independent & Impartial
Led by renowned fire door inspector Lee Kennedy, West Midlands Fire Door Inspections provide independent, professional fire door inspections
Independent & Impartial
Led by renowned fire door inspector Lee Kennedy, West Midlands Fire Door Inspections provide independent, professional fire door inspections
Independent & Impartial
Led by renowned fire door inspector Lee Kennedy, West Midlands Fire Door Inspections provide independent, professional fire door inspections
Our Core Fire Door Services
West Midlands Fire Door Inspections provides a range of services designed to support building owners, responsible persons and organisations in managing fire door safety. Our services combine practical experience, professional inspection methodology and a clear understanding of current legislation.
Fire Door Inspections
Comprehensive fire door inspections assessing door assembly including door leaf, frame, seals, ironmongery, glazing and operation. Detailed reports identify compliance risks with remedial recommendations.
Expert Witness Services
Independent technical assessments and expert reports for legal disputes relating to fire door installation, inspection failures, maintenance issues and compliance.
Compliance & Advisory
Professional guidance for responsible persons, building owners and managing agents seeking to understand and manage their fire door compliance obligations.
Training & Education
Fire door awareness training and compliance guidance for facilities teams, housing providers and organisations responsible for maintaining fire safety.
The Knowledge Base
Understanding fire door responsibilities can be complex. Legislation such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act, and the Building Safety Act place clear duties on responsible persons to ensure fire doors are correctly installed and maintained.
WMFDI provides clear guidance through our Knowledge Base, helping organisations understand inspection requirements, common defects, compliance responsibilities and best practice for maintaining fire door safety.
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