Scotland
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Across Edinburgh & the Lothians, from Edinburgh 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
- 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
What every job in Edinburgh & the Lothians includes
- 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
- A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
- Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
- Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
- Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.
What the law requires in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Scottish law applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- 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?
In Edinburgh & the Lothians, quarterly communal fire door checks typically cost £8–£14 per door, per visit ex VAT, with visits from £225.
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Bathgate
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Edinburgh
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Livingston
- Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Musselburgh
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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 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.
Do you cover the area around Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. As well as Edinburgh & the Lothians itself we cover nearby towns including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.