August 17, 20205 yr comment_17749 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! Report
August 18, 20205 yr comment_17757 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 Report
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