Edinburgh & the Lothians · EH2

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Edinburgh

From the EH2 district outwards, we cover Edinburgh and neighbouring towns such as Musselburgh and Kirkcaldy for 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.

Town: Edinburgh
County / area: Edinburgh & the Lothians
Local authority: City of Edinburgh
Postcode district: EH2
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 510,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Musselburgh (9 km)

Typical buildings in Edinburgh

Halls and shared houses in Edinburgh are easiest to inspect between tenancies, when bedroom doors can be repaired without disturbing residents. Edinburgh jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our quarterly communal fire door check covers in Edinburgh

Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
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

Gaps	No gap has opened beyond the door's tolerance since the last check.
Hold-open	Doors are not wedged, and any hold-open device releases correctly.
Closers	Door closes fully and latches from any position, without slamming or sticking.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

Why book with us in Edinburgh?

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Edinburgh or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Edinburgh, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Which fire door rules apply in Edinburgh?

Scottish law applies in Edinburgh: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.

What will it cost in Edinburgh?

Typical Edinburgh prices: £8–£14 per door, per visit (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £225. Get a guide price for your Edinburgh building.

Common questions in Edinburgh

Does regulation 10 apply in Edinburgh?

No. Edinburgh 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.

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.

Do you cover the area around Edinburgh?

Yes. As well as Edinburgh itself we cover nearby towns including Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.