Staffordshire · DE14

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Burton upon Trent

Need a quarterly communal fire door check in Burton upon Trent? Tell us the building and roughly how many doors, and we will confirm a fixed price before booking.

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: Burton upon Trent
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: DE14
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 120,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Swadlincote (7 km)

What kind of buildings in Burton upon Trent need fire door work?

Burton upon Trent has a mix of council and housing association blocks, private flats, schools and business parks, each needing a slightly different inspection routine. Where a Burton upon Trent building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What you get in Burton upon Trent

Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
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

Closers	Door closes fully and latches from any position, without slamming or sticking.
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.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

Why Burton upon Trent clients choose us

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Burton upon Trent building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Burton upon Trent and Staffordshire.

Fire door law for Burton upon Trent buildings

Burton upon Trent 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.

How much do quarterly communal fire door checks cost in Burton upon Trent?

Guide prices for quarterly communal fire door checks in Burton upon Trent start from £225 per visit; typical rates are £8–£14 per door, per visit, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Burton upon Trent building.

Burton upon Trent FAQs

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Burton upon Trent?

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

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 the person doing the check have to be certificated?

The government fact sheet says the responsible person should be able to do the basic checks themselves and that a specialist is not needed for them. Many responsible persons still outsource the checks to make sure they happen on time and are properly recorded.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Burton upon Trent?

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.