Useful links
The rules and guidance behind routine fire door checks in blocks of flats in England.
Know the rules
- The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk). Regulation 10 covers fire doors.
- Fire door guidance (GOV.UK). Which buildings and doors are covered, and what the checks involve.
- Check your fire safety responsibilities (GOV.UK). Guidance for responsible persons.
For residents
- Residents' guide to fire safety in blocks of flats (GOV.UK). A plain guide you can share with leaseholders and tenants.
Get advice
- Fire Door Inspection Scheme. Find a trained fire door inspector.
- National Fire Chiefs Council. The professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
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