JamesTemp Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hello! The owner of my building (a council), gave me consent to replace my kitchen with a long list of pre-conditions for doing the work. A fire door wasn't on that list. After the work was complete (back in 2018), they inspected it and told me that I had to put a fire door on the kitchen entrance. They won't sign off the work until I do so. The cost of a new glazed fire door and fitting is significant. I might not have done the work at all if I'd known about this. Are they able to do this? As a leaseholder, should I have to bear all the costs? Thanks in advance for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Yes, you decided to change the kitchen so you pay for it - your lease will place obligations on you for various aspects and this probably counts - I assume the existing kitchen was suitable under housing legislation. Is it a flat or self contained house? The rules they are applying should come from here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/832631/Approved_Document_B__fire_safety__volume_1_-_2019_edition.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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