Records, signage & fire stopping
Fire Door Signage
Fire Door Signage: Fire door signage is the mandatory blue-and-white signs on fire doors telling people how the door must be used: keep shut, keep locked shut, or automatic fire door keep clear.
Signs are a small part of fire door compliance, but missing, wrong or faded signs are an easy inspection fail. We check which sign each door needs, based on how it is used, and fit the right one on both faces where required.
What's included?
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
When do you need a fire door signage survey?
- Doors are missing signs or have the wrong one
- Hold-open devices have been fitted and signs not updated
- Signs have faded, been painted over or removed
- An inspection or fire risk assessment flags signage
What do we check or do on each door?
| Type | Keep shut, keep locked shut or automatic, matched to the door's use. |
|---|---|
| Position | Fitted at eye level, typically on both faces of self-closing doors. |
| Condition | Legible and undamaged. |
| Consistency | One format throughout the building. |
How does it work?
Survey
Each door's use is recorded and the correct sign identified.
Supply
Signs supplied in a consistent format across the building.
Fit
Signs fitted at a consistent height, both faces where needed.
Record
Signage recorded against each door reference.
How much do fire door signage surveys cost?
Per sign supplied and fitted, cheapest when done alongside an inspection. Guide range £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT. We confirm a fixed price once we know the building, door count and access. See all guide prices.
Which standards and law apply?
- Approved Document B
- BS ISO 7010
- BS 5499-10
- Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
Regulation 10 applies in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety law; see regulation 10 explained.
Fire Door Signage: questions
Do all fire doors need a sign?
Most do. Self-closing fire doors usually need fire door keep shut signs; doors to cupboards and risers usually need keep locked shut; doors on hold-open devices need automatic fire door signs. Some doors, such as flat entrance doors and hotel bedroom doors, are commonly treated differently.
Do signs go on both sides of the door?
Self-closing fire doors are generally signed on both faces. Cupboard and riser doors are usually signed on the outside only.
Can I use any fire door sign?
Use mandatory blue-and-white signs consistent with BS ISO 7010 and the building's existing signage.
Is a missing sign a serious defect?
It will normally be recorded as a fail or advisory. It is quick and cheap to fix, so it is best done on the same visit.
Related services
- Fire Door Inspections
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices
- Fire Door Tagging & Asset Registers
- Fire Exit Door Checks