Berkshire · RG14

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Newbury

Responsible persons in Newbury can book quarterly communal fire door checks with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

In short: quarterly communal fire door checks are the three-monthly checks that regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires in multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres. They cover every fire door in the common parts, including its self-closing device.

Town: Newbury
County / area: Berkshire
County council: West Berkshire
Postcode district: RG14
Region: South East England
Population: Around 33,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Thatcham (4 km)

What kind of buildings in Newbury need fire door work?

In Newbury fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Where a Newbury building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What our quarterly communal fire door check covers in Newbury

Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
Every communal fire door, including riser, store and plant room doors in the common parts

Seals	No new damage or paint on intumescent strips and smoke seals.
Gaps	No gap has opened beyond the door's tolerance since the last check.
Closers	Door closes fully and latches from any position, without slamming or sticking.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

How we work in Newbury

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Newbury building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Newbury is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Fire safety law that applies in Newbury

Buildings in Newbury fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

How much do quarterly communal fire door checks cost in Newbury?

In Newbury, quarterly communal fire door checks typically cost £8–£14 per door, per visit ex VAT, with visits from £225. Get a guide price for your Newbury building.

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Newbury: questions

Which buildings need quarterly fire door checks?

In England, regulation 10 applies to multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres. All fire doors in the common parts must be checked at least every three months. Lift landing doors are excluded.

Which fire safety law applies in Newbury?

Newbury is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Newbury?

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.

What records do I get?

A dated log for every visit listing each door, its result and photos of anything that has changed or failed.