ᐅ Apartment Doorbell – Is It Mandatory?

Hello,

I am currently having a condominium built.
The building specifications mention a doorbell, an intercom system, and a door opener.

There is a doorbell installed, but only at the main entrance door, not at the apartment door.

In my opinion, there should also be one at the apartment door. When I read in the building specifications that a doorbell is included, who would think that it might not also be at the apartment door?

I find it uncomfortable that someone only knocks on the door, like in a hotel room or an office...
What do you think? Is there perhaps a regulation or requirement regarding this?

Hello,

Does the contract specify 1 doorbell or 2 doorbells? If it mentions only 1 doorbell (or does not explicitly state more), the construction company is probably correct.

On the other hand: Would you agree if the construction company installs the intercom system and door opener at the apartment door instead of the main entrance door?

Best regards

Michael

Nothing unusual for a new build.
After all, no uninvited guest should be inside the house. So: the visitor rings the bell, confirm via intercom whether they are welcome, and then let the visitor in through the open door. If the "guest" seems suspicious, avoid opening or receive them at the entrance downstairs.
I consider this a security measure – although I have to say, I have never seen an apartment door without a doorbell.
Is there a peephole installed?

Of course, it makes no sense to install an intercom system on the apartment door. But is it unreasonable or can I be criticized for expecting a second doorbell on the apartment door if there is already a bell installed? I am also being criticized for having door handles on the door even though these are not included in the building specifications. I don’t actually need these handles inside, so where do you draw the line?

By the way, a peephole is not installed.

Naturally, the basic idea is that someone rings the bell at the entrance door, and after verifying, I let them in. But what if a friend is there and the neighbor lets him in, which is fine. Then he ends up standing at the apartment door knocking... The fact that he should have rung downstairs doesn’t help in that moment. If a neighbor passes by, does he really have to go to the main building entrance and ring? I can’t hear him knocking...

So, in my opinion, it is reasonable to assume that if a doorbell is installed, there should also be one on the apartment door. Anything else seems impractical. This is the basis for my expectation. Otherwise, things like door handles or similar should also be included in the building...

How far along is the construction? Otherwise, just upgrade it yourself, just like the peephole. It doesn’t cost a fortune.

As far as I know, there is no requirement, since I know plenty of older buildings that don’t have doorbells at the apartment doors....

On one hand, the neighbor should not let in people she does not know; on the other hand, by the second visit at the latest, your guest will know to announce themselves downstairs in advance.

But that's how it is with the scope of work: anything that is not included cannot be interpreted, whether as standard or as desired. Everything that is not included must be questioned, and usually, you don’t even notice what is missing because you’re making assumptions.