Northern Ireland
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in County Down
Our quarterly communal fire door checks cover the whole of County Down, across local authorities including Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down.
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks: Quarterly communal fire door checks are three-monthly checks of every fire door in a building's common parts, including its self-closer. In England they are a legal requirement under regulation 10 for residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres; in Northern Ireland the schedule is not set by that regulation, but it is a practical way to show fire doors are being looked after.
- Area
- County Down
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Down
- Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
- Every communal fire door, including riser, store and plant room doors in the common parts
- A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
- A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
- Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
- Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
How does it work in County Down?
Set up
We tag and reference every communal fire door on the first visit so each later check is like for like.
Check
Each quarter the inspector checks every door and closer and records the result.
Log
You receive a dated log after every visit, with photographs of changes and defects.
Fix
Faults are priced on the spot; small items such as closer adjustment can be done on the same visit if you pre-approve them.
Which fire door rules apply in County Down?
County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
How much does it cost in County Down?
Typical County Down prices: £8–£14 per door, per visit (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £225.
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks by town in County Down
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Bangor
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Newry
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Newtownards
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in County Down: questions
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.
Do the checks apply in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No. Regulation 10 is English law. Fire safety law elsewhere in the UK differs in scope, and many landlords and factors adopt the same quarterly routine as good practice.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Down?
No. County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you cover the area around County Down?
Yes. As well as County Down itself we cover nearby towns including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry.