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Fire Door Signage in East Sussex

Book fire door signage surveys anywhere in East Sussex: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, down.

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.

Area
East Sussex
Region
South East England
Postcode areas
BN, RH, TN
Towns listed
10
Local authorities
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
Fire safety law
England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m

What every job in East Sussex includes

  • Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
  • Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
  • Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
  • Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
  • Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
  • Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs

How does it work in East Sussex?

  1. Survey

    Each door's use is recorded and the correct sign identified.

  2. Supply

    Signs supplied in a consistent format across the building.

  3. Fit

    Signs fitted at a consistent height, both faces where needed.

  4. Record

    Signage recorded against each door reference.

Which fire door rules apply in East Sussex?

East Sussex is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

  • Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
  • Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
  • Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
  • Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties

How much does it cost in East Sussex?

Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in East Sussex are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.

Fire Door Signage by town in East Sussex

Fire Door Signage in East Sussex: questions

Can I use any fire door sign?

Use mandatory blue-and-white signs consistent with BS ISO 7010 and the building's existing signage.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in East Sussex?

East Sussex is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

Do you cover the area around East Sussex?

Yes. As well as East Sussex itself we cover nearby towns including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.

Other services in East Sussex

Fire Door Signage in East Sussex

Correct mandatory signs on every fire door: keep shut, keep locked and automatic door signs.