Scotland
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in the Scottish Borders
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks throughout the Scottish Borders, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs 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 Scotland the schedule is not set by that regulation, but it is a practical way to show fire doors are being looked after.
- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH, TD
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- The Scottish Borders
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in the Scottish Borders?
- Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
- Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
- A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
- 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
How does it work in the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders?
The Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders?
Typical the Scottish Borders prices: £8–£14 per door, per visit (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £225.
Coverage in the Scottish Borders
We cover every part of the Scottish Borders, including the postcode districts EH38, EH43, EH44, EH45, EH46, TD1, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, TD6, TD7, TD8, TD9, TD10, TD11, TD13, TD14. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in the Scottish Borders: 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.
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
Do you cover the area around the Scottish Borders?
Yes. As well as the Scottish Borders itself we cover nearby towns including nearby towns, surrounding villages and rural areas.