Wales
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Dyfed
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks throughout Dyfed, 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 Wales the schedule is not set by that regulation, but checking flat doors every year is a sensible way to evidence maintenance.
- Area
- Dyfed
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA, SY
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across Dyfed
- A per-flat result that can be shared with the leaseholder
- Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
- Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
- Repeat visits for missed appointments
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
How does it work in Dyfed?
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 Dyfed
Fire doors in Dyfed must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in Wales; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors are within scope. Regulation 10 itself does not apply in Wales.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in Dyfed?
Typical Dyfed prices: £15–£28 per flat (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks by town in Dyfed
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Dyfed: questions
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.
Who is responsible for a flat entrance fire door?
It depends on the lease, but since the Fire Safety Act 2021 the Fire Safety Order clearly covers flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings, so the responsible person must account for them in the fire risk assessment even where the leaseholder owns the door.
Which fire safety law applies in Dyfed?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dyfed?
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.