Staffordshire · WS13

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Lichfield

Looking for a quarterly communal fire door check in Lichfield? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Lichfield and surrounding parts of Staffordshire, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Lichfield.

Town: Lichfield
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: WS13
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 35,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Burntwood (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Lichfield

In Lichfield fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Lichfield 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 Lichfield

Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
A fixed quarterly schedule, booked a year ahead
A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
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.
Closers	Door closes fully and latches from any position, without slamming or sticking.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

Why Lichfield clients choose us

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Lichfield is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Photos of every defect

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

England fire safety law in Lichfield

Lichfield 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.

What will it cost in Lichfield?

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

Lichfield FAQs

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 Lichfield?

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 to buildings in Lichfield?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Lichfield 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.