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Fire Doors in Rented Flat

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I've just bought a new place (BTL). It comes with big ugly brown internal fire doors which have had their springy bits removed. They really are ugly and semi industrial.

How could I find out if I have to keep them in place or whether this is something that was required at the time of building (1981) and maybe not required any more.

I've got friends who live in flats (their own) and they haven't got fire doors. Is there a certain type of flat that needs them and others that don't? My friends can choose not to care if they aren't following the rules, but I obviously have to be better informed and careful if I want to let the place out.

Any advice or pointing me in the right direction much appreciated.

Jackie

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  • bobsa1
    bobsa1 Posts: 1,947 Forumite
    If your flat falls within a House of Multiple Occupation you will need fire doors on all entrance and kitchen doors (complete with self closers) at the very least.

    Speak to your local council and they will give you advice and let you have details of the legislation that relates to you. You may also need a hard wired fire alarm.
  • Tassotti
    Tassotti Posts: 1,492 Forumite
    It may be that the flat was rented out as bedsits.

    How many rooms has the flat got?

    How many people will you be renting it to?

    It is a good idea for Fire Doors to be installed in the kitchen for any property. You can pick up new fire doors from wickes at around £38 per door.
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,915 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    i think any house or flat needs fire doors if it has 3 floors or more.
  • Fire doors are always ugly untill you need them. Then they are the most beautiful thing in the world. So keep them and love them.
  • jackieblue
    jackieblue Posts: 87 Forumite
    Hi,
    Thank you all for your advice and input. It's just a little 1st floor flat in a standard modern block of ground, 1st and 2nd with its own front door, communal steps, etc. It's not bedsits as it's purpose built. I'll speak to the local council, but will bear the safety aspects in mind too. Thanks again. Jackie
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