Scotland
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Across Edinburgh & the Lothians, from Edinburgh 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 Scotland the schedule is not set by that regulation, but checking flat doors every year is a sensible way to evidence maintenance.
- Area
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Edinburgh & the Lothians
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
- 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
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians
Fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
How much does it cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Guide prices for flat entrance door checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians are typically £15–£28 per flat, ex VAT.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Bathgate
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Edinburgh
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Livingston
- Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Musselburgh
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
No. Edinburgh & the Lothians is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.