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Fire Door Signage in Greater London

Managing buildings across Greater London? We cover fire door signage surveys in London, Brent, Islington and the rest of the county with one point of contact.

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
Greater London
Region
London
Postcode areas
BR, CR, DA, E, EC, EN, HA, IG, KT, N, NW, RM, SE, SM, SW, TN, TW, UB, W, WC
Towns listed
83
Local authorities
City of London, Greater London, Westminster
Fire safety law
England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m

Included as standard across Greater London

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

How does it work in Greater London?

  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.

England fire safety law across Greater London

Buildings in Greater London fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

  • 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 Greater London?

In Greater London, fire door signage surveys typically cost £8–£25 per sign ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.

Fire Door Signage by town in Greater London

Fire Door Signage in Greater London: 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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Greater London?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Greater London is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Greater London?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Greater London can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

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Fire Door Signage in Greater London

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

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