County Londonderry · BT48

Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Londonderry County Borough

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Londonderry County Borough, our flat entrance door checks follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

In short: 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: Londonderry County Borough
County / area: County Londonderry
Local authority: Derry
Postcode district: BT48
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 87,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Derry

Typical buildings in Londonderry County Borough

Londonderry County Borough has smaller blocks of flats, flats above shops, care homes and schools, where a single day on site often covers every fire door. Londonderry County Borough jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Londonderry County Borough?

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

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

Full details on our annual flat entrance door checks page.

What to expect in Londonderry County Borough

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Londonderry County Borough building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Londonderry County Borough or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Fire door law for Londonderry County Borough buildings

Northern Irish law applies in Londonderry County Borough: 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.

What will it cost in Londonderry County Borough?

In Londonderry County Borough, flat entrance door checks typically cost £15–£28 per flat ex VAT, depending on the building and specification. Get a guide price for your Londonderry County Borough building.

Questions from Londonderry County Borough clients

Does regulation 10 apply in Londonderry County Borough?

No. Londonderry County Borough is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Londonderry County Borough?

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.