Northern Ireland
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Down
Across County Down, from Bangor to smaller towns and villages, we carry out flat entrance door checks for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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 Down
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Down
- Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
- Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Repeat visits for missed appointments
- A per-flat result that can be shared with the leaseholder
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
How does it work in County Down?
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.
Northern Ireland fire safety law across County Down
County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.
- 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
Prices across County Down
Guide prices for flat entrance door checks in County Down are typically £15–£28 per flat, ex VAT.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks by town in County Down
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Bangor
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Newry
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Newtownards
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Down: 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 Down?
No. County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in County Down?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.