Leaseholders & flat owners
Flat Entrance Door Self-Inspection Checklist
Six-section FD30S checklist for leaseholders. Walk to your door, tick each item, photograph any failures.
Download PDFRegulation 10 Flat Entrance Door Hub: Guides & Free Checklists
Free downloadable Regulation 10 checklists, a step-by-step how-to guide and the full FAQ for Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 — written for flat owners, leaseholders, managing agents and RTM directors.
Downloadable Regulation 10 checklists (PDF)
Free, no email required. Print, tick and photograph — these are the same audit templates our inspectors use.
Managing agents, RTM directors
Property Manager Block Audit
Full block-wide audit covering common-parts doors, flat entrance doors, resident comms and the evidence pack.
Download PDFSellers & remortgagers
Flat Sale & Remortgage Evidence Pack
What conveyancers, LPE1/FI3 packs and lenders expect for your flat front door before exchange.
Download PDFHow to do a Regulation 10 self-inspection in 7 steps
A 20-minute walkthrough you can do today, before you book a certified inspection.
- 1
Identify the door
Stand in the communal corridor or lobby. The Regulation 10 inspection covers the side of the door facing the escape route, plus the closing edge, top edge and frame.
- 2
Check the certification mark
Look at the top edge of the door. A genuine FD30S door will have a coloured plug, embossed mark or label confirming its fire rating. No mark = ask for the door schedule from the developer or freeholder.
- 3
Measure the gaps
Use a 4mm and 8mm gauge (a folded piece of card works for a self-check). Top and side gaps should be 2-4mm. Threshold gap should be 8mm maximum (3mm if there is no smoke seal at the base).
- 4
Inspect the seals
Open the door and check the groove around the leaf or frame for intumescent strips. They should be continuous, undamaged and not painted over. Cold smoke brush or fin seals should be intact along jambs and head.
- 5
Test the hinges and self-closer
Three CE/UKCA-marked fire-rated hinges with all screws engaged. Open the door 10°, 45° and 90° — the self-closer must return it fully into the frame and engage the latch every time.
- 6
Photograph and record
Take photos of each section: full leaf both sides, top edge, hinges, seals, gap measurements. Save them with the date — this is the evidence base for your Regulation 10 record.
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Get certified
Upload your photos to R-10. A competent inspector reviews them and issues a Building Safety Act 2022-aligned certificate within 48 hours from £25 per door.
Regulation 10 frequently asked questions
What is Regulation 10 in the context of flat entrance doors?
Regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 places a legal duty on the Responsible Person of any building containing two or more domestic premises to inspect flat entrance doors at least annually (and quarterly for common-parts fire doors in buildings over 18m). It applies whether the door is owned by the leaseholder or the freeholder.
Does Regulation 10 apply to my flat?
Yes — Regulation 10 applies to every flat entrance door that opens onto a communal escape route in any block of two or more flats in England. The Responsible Person (usually the freeholder or managing agent) has the duty to arrange inspections, but leaseholders typically own the door itself.
How often must my flat front door be inspected under Regulation 10?
At least annually for flat entrance doors in any qualifying building. In buildings over 18m, common-parts fire doors must additionally be inspected quarterly. Best practice is annual inspection for every flat front door regardless of building height.
Who carries out a Regulation 10 inspection?
A competent person — meaning someone with the training, knowledge and experience to assess fire door condition against BS 8214 and FD30S standards. R-10 inspectors meet this competence threshold and produce a third-party-verified certificate accepted by lenders, conveyancers and Fire & Rescue Services.
What evidence do I need to keep for Regulation 10?
A dated certificate per door, photographic records of the door leaf, hinges, seals and gaps, recorded gap measurements, a pass/fail outcome for each check, prioritised remedial actions, and evidence that any failures have been remedied. R-10 supplies all of this in a single PDF certificate per door.
What happens if my flat front door fails Regulation 10?
Most failures are remediable — replacing missing intumescent strips, rehanging on three CE-marked hinges, fitting a compliant self-closer or adjusting gaps. Full door replacement is only required where the leaf itself is non-FD30S or structurally compromised. Your inspection report will list each item by priority.
How long does a Regulation 10 inspection take?
A trained inspector takes 15-25 minutes per door on site. With R-10's photo-led service, leaseholders can upload images themselves and receive a Building Safety Act 2022-aligned certificate within 48 hours, from £25 per door.
Is a Regulation 10 certificate accepted for selling my flat?
Yes — R-10 certificates reference Regulation 10, BS 8214, PAS 24 and the Building Safety Act 2022, and are accepted as supporting evidence in LPE1, FI3 and EWS1 packs by major UK conveyancers and lenders.
The R-10 Regulation 10 evidence trail
Every certificate ships with the photographic evidence and competence statement Regulation 10 expects you to keep on file.
Third-party verified
Every report is reviewed by a second R-10 assessor before the certificate is issued.
Regulation 10 & BSA 2022 aligned
Reports follow Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Building Safety Act 2022 evidence trail.
48-hour turnaround
Certificates delivered as a signed PDF within 48 hours of inspection data submission.
Accepted for LPE1 & sales
Format accepted by managing agents, conveyancers and lenders for flat sales and remortgages.
See exactly what you'll receive
Download a 3-page sample fire door inspection report — the same format we issue for real flat entrance door certificates.
Ready for a certified Regulation 10 inspection?
Upload photos of your flat entrance door and receive a third-party-verified, Building Safety Act 2022-aligned certificate within 48 hours — from £25 per door.
- From £25 per door
- 48-hour turnaround
- Third-party verified