Scotland
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Dunbartonshire
Across Dunbartonshire, from Bearsden to smaller towns and villages, we carry out quarterly communal fire door checks for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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 Scotland the schedule is not set by that regulation, but it is a practical way to show fire doors are being looked after.
- Area
- Dunbartonshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Dunbartonshire includes
- A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
- Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
- Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
- Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
- A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
- Every communal fire door, including riser, store and plant room doors in the common parts
How does it work in Dunbartonshire?
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.
Scotland fire safety law across Dunbartonshire
Dunbartonshire is in Scotland, where fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks are still 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 Dunbartonshire?
Typical Dunbartonshire prices: £8–£14 per door, per visit (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £225.
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks by town in Dunbartonshire
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Bearsden
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Bishopbriggs
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Clydebank
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Vale of Leven
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Dunbartonshire: questions
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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in Dunbartonshire?
No. Dunbartonshire 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.
Do you cover the area around Dunbartonshire?
Yes. As well as Dunbartonshire itself we cover nearby towns including Bearsden, Clydebank and Vale of Leven.