Northern Ireland
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Londonderry
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks throughout County Londonderry: from Londonderry County Borough to Derry, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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 Londonderry
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, Magherafelt
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Londonderry
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
- Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Repeat visits for missed appointments
- Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
- A per-flat result that can be shared with the leaseholder
How does it work in County Londonderry?
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 Londonderry
County Londonderry 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
Guide prices in County Londonderry
In County Londonderry, flat entrance door checks typically cost £15–£28 per flat ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks by town in County Londonderry
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Coleraine
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Derry
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Londonderry County Borough
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in County Londonderry: 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 Londonderry?
No. County Londonderry 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 work in occupied buildings in County Londonderry?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in County Londonderry can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.