Northern Ireland
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Armagh
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks throughout County Armagh, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks: Annual flat entrance door checks are yearly checks of each flat's front door and its self-closer. England's regulation 10 makes them a best-endeavours duty above 11 metres; in Northern Ireland the schedule is not set by that regulation, but checking flat doors every year is a sensible way to evidence maintenance.
- Area
- County Armagh
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- County Armagh, Craigavon
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What's included in County Armagh?
- A per-flat result that can be shared with the leaseholder
- Repeat visits for missed appointments
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
- Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
How does it work in County Armagh?
Notify
We write to residents with the date, the reason for the check and how to rebook.
Check
Each door is checked from inside and outside the flat, including the self-closer.
Evidence
No-access flats are re-attempted and every attempt is logged with dates.
Report
Results are reported per flat, with photographs and a price for any repairs.
What the law requires in County Armagh
Northern Irish law applies in County Armagh: the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and 2010 regulations. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks support your fire risk assessment.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
How much does it cost in County Armagh?
Guide prices for flat entrance door checks in County Armagh are typically £15–£28 per flat, ex VAT.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks by town in County Armagh
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Armagh: questions
What if a leaseholder has fitted a non-fire-rated door?
The report flags it with photographs and the evidence available. The responsible person and fire risk assessor then decide on the action, which may include asking the leaseholder to replace it.
Can you check the doors from the corridor only?
Part of the check can be done from outside, but the self-closer and the inside face need access to the flat. Where we cannot get in we record what was checked and why the rest was not possible.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Armagh?
No. County Armagh is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you cover the area around County Armagh?
Yes. As well as County Armagh itself we cover nearby towns including Craigavon, Portadown and nearby towns.