Wales
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Powys
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks throughout Powys, 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
- Powys
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LD, NP, SA, SY
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- Powys
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
What every job in Powys includes
- Repeat visits for missed appointments
- A written record of every attempt where access is refused or not possible
- Door, frame, gaps, seals, closer, letter plate and spy hole checked
- Resident notification letters and booking slots
- A per-flat result that can be shared with the leaseholder
- Flags for doors replaced by residents without fire rating evidence
How does it work in Powys?
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.
Fire door law for Powys buildings
Powys is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.
- 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 Powys?
Typical Powys prices: £15–£28 per flat (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Coverage in Powys
We cover every part of Powys, including the postcode districts LD1, LD2, LD3, LD4, LD5, LD6, LD7, LD8, NP8, SA9, SY15, SY16, SY17, SY18, SY19, SY20, SY21, SY22. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Annual Flat Entrance Door Checks in Powys: 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.
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 Powys?
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.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Powys?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Powys can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.