County Londonderry · BT48

Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Derry

We provide flat entrance door checks for buildings in Derry and the BT48 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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.

Town: Derry
County / area: County Londonderry
Local authority: Derry
Postcode district: BT48
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 84,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Londonderry County Borough

Fire doors in Derry's buildings

Derry has purpose-built student blocks and shared houses alongside university, hospital and council buildings with long runs of corridor doors. If you look after more than one building around Derry, we can schedule them on the same day.

What our flat entrance door check covers in Derry

A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
Repeat visits for missed appointments
Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
Resident notification letters and booking slots

Closer	A self-closing device is fitted and closes the door fully against the frame.
Alterations	No unauthorised replacement, cat flaps, extra locks or cut-down leaves.
Letter plate	Letter plates and spy holes are fire-rated and intact.

Full details on our annual flat entrance door checks page.

What to expect in Derry

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Derry, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Derry and County Londonderry.

Booked around you

Visits in Derry are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Which fire door rules apply in Derry?

Northern Irish law applies in Derry: 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.

How much do flat entrance door checks cost in Derry?

Guide prices for flat entrance door checks in Derry are typically £15–£28 per flat, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Derry building.

Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Derry: questions

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Derry?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Derry?

The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.

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.

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.