Roller Shutter Door Inspections
PUWER inspections for electric and manual roller shutters, fire-rated shutters and sectional overhead doors.
LDN Inspection Services provides thorough inspections of roller shutter doors and industrial doors under PUWER. Our inspectors examine electric and manual shutters, fire-rated shutters, sectional doors and high-speed doors, delivering clear digital reports with photographic evidence.
Roller Shutter & Industrial Door Inspections
Roller shutter doors are classified as work equipment under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998). Employers must ensure that roller shutters and industrial doors are maintained in a safe condition and are suitable for the purpose for which they are used.
Powered roller shutter doors present significant crushing and trapping hazards. Safety devices such as safety edges, photocells and emergency stop mechanisms are critical to preventing injury. These devices must be regularly tested and maintained to ensure they function correctly.
Our inspections cover the complete door system including the curtain, guides, barrel, motor, control system, safety devices and emergency release. We provide detailed reports with clear defect categorisation and recommended actions.
Key Requirements
- PUWER requires safe maintenance and periodic inspection
- Safety edges and photocells must be tested and functional
- Emergency release mechanisms must operate correctly
- Fire-rated shutters have additional fire safety requirements
- Defective doors must be taken out of service
Equipment We Inspect
Our inspectors examine all types of roller shutter doors and industrial doors, including:
What We Check
Structural & Mechanical
- Curtain slats, panels and joint condition
- Guide channels and bottom rail
- Barrel, springs and drive chain / belt
- Motor, gearbox and brake
- Fixing brackets and structural supports
Safety & Controls
- Safety edge auto-reverse function
- Photocell sensors and alignment
- Emergency stop buttons
- Manual override and emergency release
- Limit switches and travel settings
Our Inspection Process
A systematic approach to roller shutter door inspection
Pre-inspection review of maintenance records and previous reports
Structural examination of curtain, guides, barrel and fixings
Motor, drive mechanism and control system assessment
Safety device testing including safety edges and photocells
Emergency release and manual override function checks
Digital report with photographs, defect grading and recommendations
Sectors We Work With
We provide roller shutter door inspections for businesses across all sectors
Why Choose LDN Inspection Services?
Specialist door inspectors, clear reporting and reliable UK-wide service
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