Somerset · TA1

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Taunton

We provide quarterly communal fire door checks for buildings in Taunton and the TA1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

In short: quarterly communal fire door checks are the three-monthly checks that regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires in multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres. They cover every fire door in the common parts, including its self-closing device.

Town: Taunton
County / area: Somerset
County council: Somerset
Postcode district: TA1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 65,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bridgwater (14 km)

Typical buildings in Taunton

In a town the size of Taunton, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. If you look after more than one building around Taunton, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Taunton?

A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
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

Seals	No new damage or paint on intumescent strips and smoke seals.
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.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

How we work in Taunton

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Taunton and Somerset.

Photos of every defect

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Taunton building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

England fire safety law in Taunton

Taunton is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

Prices in Taunton

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

Common questions in Taunton

Which buildings need quarterly fire door checks?

In England, regulation 10 applies to multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres. All fire doors in the common parts must be checked at least every three months. Lift landing doors are excluded.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Taunton?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Taunton is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Taunton?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.