South Glamorgan · CF10

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Cardiff

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Cardiff, our quarterly communal fire door checks follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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 Wales the schedule is not set by that regulation, but it is a practical way to show fire doors are being looked after.

Town: Cardiff
County / area: South Glamorgan
Local authority: Cardiff
Postcode district: CF10
Region: Wales
Population: Around 370,000 people
Fire safety law: Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Nearest town: Penarth (5 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Cardiff

With a large student population, Cardiff has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. Where a Cardiff building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Cardiff?

Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
Every communal fire door, including riser, store and plant room doors in the common parts
Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found
Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
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.
Seals	No new damage or paint on intumescent strips and smoke seals.
Hold-open	Doors are not wedged, and any hold-open device releases correctly.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

Why book with us in Cardiff?

Same report everywhere

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Cardiff and South Glamorgan.

Records you can use

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

Which fire door rules apply in Cardiff?

Cardiff is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.

How much do quarterly communal fire door checks cost in Cardiff?

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

Common questions in Cardiff

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Cardiff?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply in Cardiff?

No. Cardiff is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual 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.

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.